Pumpkin Spice Walnut Cake Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Spice Walnut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 ounces chopped walnuts (throw it into the batter or save it to sprinkle on top of the frosting in the end); 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 cup softened butter; 1/4 cup shortening; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 2 eggs; 3/4 cup buttermilk or 3/4 cup sour milk; 3/4 cup canned pumpkin

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 ounces chopped walnuts (throw it into the batter or save it to sprinkle on top of the frosting in the end)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup softened butter
1/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk or 3/4 cup sour milk
3/4 cup canned pumpkin

1
Preheat the oven at 350.
2
In a medium bowl stir together the first 10 ingredients listed; set aside.
3
beat softened butter and shortening on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
4
Add sugar and vanilla; beat until well combined.
5
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
6
Measure Buttermilk in a liquid measuring cup then stir in Pumpkin. Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk mixture to butter mixture, beating on low speed after each addition just until combined.
7
Pour into prepared pans, spreading evenly.
8
Bake in a 350u00b0 oven for 30 to 35 minutes (for a 9inch only 25 min) or until a wooden toothpick inserted near centers comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove cake layers from pans. Cool thoroughly on wire racks.
9
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING BELOW.
10
1 8oz pk cream cheese.
11
2 cups powdered sugar (or more if you want a thicker frosting).
12
4 TBSP unsalted butter.
13
1 TBSP cream (optional).
14
Combine frosting in no particular order & use. Be sure to store the cake in the fridge due to the cream cheese in the frosting.

1088

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 ounces chopped walnuts (throw it into the batter or save it to sprinkle on top of the frosting in the end), 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Spice Walnut Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pumpkin Spice Walnut Cake

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