Pumpkin Walnut Cake Recipe

Indulge in this unbelievably moist pumpkin walnut cake! Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any time you crave a comforting treat. This recipe is easily customizable – enjoy it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or drizzled with a luscious vanilla glaze. Even without the walnuts, it's a delicious explosion of pumpkin spice flavor. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this crowd-pleasing masterpiece!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 445.4 kcal
Protein 9g
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Ingredients for Pumpkin Walnut Cake

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How to Make Pumpkin Walnut Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 3 large eggs with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, beating until well combined and pale yellow.
  5. With the mixer on low speed, add 1 cup pumpkin puree and 1 cup vegetable oil, alternating with the dry ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional).
  7. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with your favorite vanilla glaze.
  10. Enjoy your delicious pumpkin walnut cake!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

116g

Fat

17g

Carbs

17g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pumpkin Walnut Cake?

Pumpkin Walnut Cake takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pumpkin Walnut Cake?

Pumpkin Walnut Cake has approximately 445.4 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates and 38 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pumpkin Walnut Cake?

The key ingredients for Pumpkin Walnut Cake are Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Cinnamon, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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