Pumpkin Cake(From 1975 Edition)

Prep: 20 min Cook: 65 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist, flavorful pumpkin cake with warm spices and crunchy walnuts, perfect for fall gatherings or holidays, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and spice.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1 1/2 cups salad oil
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups pumpkin
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups walnuts

Instructions

  1. Sift together flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
  3. Beat egg yolks until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix together oil and sugar in a large bowl of an electric mixer.
  5. Add beaten egg yolks and hot water; mix until blended.
  6. Add pumpkin.
  7. Gradually fold in sifted dry ingredients; add nuts.
  8. Fold in beaten egg whites.
  9. Pour batter into a 9-inch greased and floured tube pan.
  10. Bake in a 375°F oven for 1 hour and 5 minutes or until done.
  11. Cool and ice with your favorite icing.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

791 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.5g 23% DV
Total Fat 51.6g 66% DV
Carbs 76.5g 28% DV
Fiber 9.7g 35% DV
Sugar 8.7g 17% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16908mg 100% DV
Potassium 506.3mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 211.8mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 11.4mg 13% DV
Calcium 197mg 15% DV
Iron 4.1mg 23% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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