Pumpkin Pound Cake
A cozy and moist pumpkin pound cake perfect for autumn gatherings, filled with warm spices and nostalgic flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix the flour and pumpkin pie spice in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Incorporate the pumpkin puree into the mixture.
- Combine the dry mixture with the pumpkin mixture, alternating with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of maple icing for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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