Serenity's Pumpkin Cake Recipe

Indulge in this guilt-free delight! Serenity's Pumpkin Cake, adapted from the La Leche League International Cookbook, is a healthy and incredibly moist pumpkin cake recipe perfect for fall. This recipe combines wholesome ingredients with a touch of sweetness to create a cake that's both satisfying and surprisingly light. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this irresistible treat!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 4902.8 kcal
Protein 262g
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Ingredients for Serenity's Pumpkin Cake

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How to Make Serenity's Pumpkin Cake

  1. Soak 1 cup raisins/currants in 1 cup boiling water for 15-20 minutes, or until plump and most of the water is absorbed.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan, tube pan, or two 9-inch round layer pans.
  3. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, ½ cup honey, and ¼ cup molasses until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup soy flour, ½ cup powdered milk, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  6. Drain any excess liquid from the raisins/currants. Toss with a fork in 1 cup of the dry flour mixture to coat.
  7. Gradually add the remaining dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  8. Gently fold in the floured raisins/currants and ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
  9. Pour batter into the prepared pan(s). Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary depending on your pan.
  10. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

132 g

Sugar

1569g

Fat

447g

Carbs

216g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Serenity's Pumpkin Cake?

Serenity's Pumpkin Cake takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Serenity's Pumpkin Cake?

Serenity's Pumpkin Cake has approximately 4902.8 calories per serving, with about 262 g protein, 216 g carbohydrates and 353 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Serenity's Pumpkin Cake?

The key ingredients for Serenity's Pumpkin Cake are Boiling Water, Currants, Butter, Honey, Molasses, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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