Sue's Very Rich Pumpkin Cake Recipe

Indulge in Sue's decadent pumpkin cake, a coworker's secret recipe that's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! This moist and flavorful cake is unbelievably rich, boasting a perfect blend of pumpkin spice and a delightful crunchy topping. Get ready for rave reviews – it's that good!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 557.6 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 4.2 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sue's Very Rich Pumpkin Cake

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How to Make Sue's Very Rich Pumpkin Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 4 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  7. Sprinkle 1 cup dry cake mix evenly over the batter.
  8. Pour ½ cup melted unsalted margarine evenly over the dry cake mix.
  9. Sprinkle with ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
  10. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

218g

Fat

22g

Carbs

26g

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