Pumpkin Cake Recipe

Pumpkin pie has always been a favorite dessert for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. But have you ever tried a pumpkin cake recipe? Baking a cake made with pumpkin adds a new twist to making a traditional pumpkin pie, and it tastes just as delicious. Of course if the holidays just would not be the same without a pie, you can always make both. Below is a wonderful recipe for pumpkin cake and cream cheese icing.

Pumpkin Cake

Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

16 ounce can pumpkin

4 eggs

1 1/4 cup oil

2 cups sugar

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons cinnamon

2 cups flour

1/2 cup coconut

1/2 cup black walnuts (or any kind of nuts you prefer)

Directions:

Mix the canned pumpkin, eggs, oil and sugar together. Add the salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and flour, then mix well. Stir the coconut and walnuts into the mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Cream Cheese Icing

Ingredients:

1/2 stick butter or margarine, softened

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

3 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup coconut

1/2 cup nuts

Directions:

Mix together the butter or margarine, cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread icing on cooled cake and sprinkle the coconut and nuts on top. (Coconut and nuts can be omitted if desired.)

This pumpkin cake recipe is very simple to prepare and you won't be spending all day in the kitchen making it. Add this dessert to your holiday menu for a tasty and special pumpkin surprise you and your guests will love.

Pumpkin Cake Recipe

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