Pumpkin Cake

Pumpkin Cake
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Pumpkin Cake: a soft, fragrant Italian classic, perfect for Thanksgiving or a cozy autumn snack. This delightful cake stays moist and tender for days, thanks to fresh pureed pumpkin. Butter-free and light, it features crushed almonds and a hint of orange zest for an irresistible aroma and flavor.
Servings Prep Time
8 to 10 slices 30 minutes
Cook Time
30/35 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 to 10 slices 30 minutes
Cook Time
30/35 minutes
Pumpkin Cake
Yum
Print Recipe
Pumpkin Cake: a soft, fragrant Italian classic, perfect for Thanksgiving or a cozy autumn snack. This delightful cake stays moist and tender for days, thanks to fresh pureed pumpkin. Butter-free and light, it features crushed almonds and a hint of orange zest for an irresistible aroma and flavor.
Servings Prep Time
8 to 10 slices 30 minutes
Cook Time
30/35 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 to 10 slices 30 minutes
Cook Time
30/35 minutes
Ingredients
  • 7 oz / 2 cups raw pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup orange juice, from one orange
  • 3 large eggs, whites and yolks separated
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 oz / ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 oz / ¼ cup cup almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • powdered sugar for dusting
Servings: slices
Instructions
  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 340°F. Prepare a 10-inch nonstick Bundt cake pan by lightly coating it with non-stick vegetable oil spray.
  2. Pumpkin Purée: In a blender purée the cubed raw pumpkin with the vegetable oil and orange juice until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps.
  3. Whip the Egg Whites: Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks with a hand-held mixer fitted with a whisk.
  4. Prepare the Yolks: Fit the stand in mixer with a paddle attachment and beat the egg yolks with sugar, grated orange zest, and vanilla until creamy.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Add pumpkin purée to the creamed yolk mixture and stir to combine.
  6. Add the Dry Ingredients: Sift together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture, stirring from the bottom up to keep it light and airy.
  7. Add the Egg Whites: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter in 3 batches by hand.
  8. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt cake pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
  9. Cool and Decorate: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a cooling rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Recipe Notes

Variations:

  • Pumpkin and Chocolate Cake: Add chocolate chips to the batter or drizzle the finished cake with a melted dark chocolate glaze.
  • Pumpkin and Amaretti Cake: Substitute the almond flour with crushed amaretti cookies for a unique Italian flavor twist.
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