Pumpkin Cake Recipe 🎃

Overview:

Cook Time: 2 hours
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Yield: One delightful pumpkin-shaped cake
Calories: 1031.9 per serving
Rating: ★★★★☆ (based on 2 reviews)

Description:

Popular for Halloween parties, this cake shaped like a pumpkin is sure to please! The prep time includes time for cooling, ensuring your cake is perfectly set for decoration.

Ingredients:

• 3 1/4 cups flour
• 3 3/4 cups sugar
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup water
• 6 tbsp applesauce
• 1/2 cup eggs (approximately 3 eggs)
• 6 tbsp raisins
• 1 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 banana (for decoration)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Batter:

   • Sift together flour, 2 1/4 cups sugar, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and spices in a large mixer bowl.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients:

   • Add shortening, 6 tablespoons of orange juice, water, and applesauce; beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.

3. Incorporate Eggs:

   • Add eggs; beat for an additional 2 minutes.

4. Add Raisins and Nuts:

   • Blend in raisins and nuts to enrich the batter.

5. Preheat and Bake:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Pour the batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
   • Bake for 1 hour and 15-20 minutes or until the cake tests done.

6. Cool the Cake:

   • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes.
   • Remove the cake from the pan and let it cool completely.

7. Prepare Frosting:

   • Combine egg whites, 1 1/2 cups sugar, cream of tartar, 1/2 cup orange juice, and vanilla in the top of a double boiler, over boiling water.
   • Beat with an electric mixer at high speed for 5-7 minutes or until peaks form.

8. Color the Frosting:

   • Place 1/2 cup of frosting in a small bowl and tint it with green food coloring.
   • Tint the remaining frosting orange, using several drops of yellow food coloring and 1 or 2 drops of red.

9. Decorate the Cake:

   • Round the top by cutting off a small amount of cake all the way around to create a pumpkin shape.
   • Place the cake on a plate.
   • Stand a banana in the center of the cake to form the stem.
   • Frost the cake with the orange frosting.
   • Frost the stem with the green frosting, adding a realistic touch to your pumpkin cake.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve this delightful pumpkin cake as the centerpiece of your Halloween party dessert table! It’s sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 1031.9
• Fat Content: 30.8g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6.8g
• Cholesterol Content: 79.3mg
• Sodium Content: 937.3mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 183.1g
• Fiber Content: 5.2g
• Sugar Content: 123.3g
• Protein Content: 13.2g

Enjoy baking and decorating your pumpkin cake masterpiece! 🍰🎃