Pumpkin Pecan Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Indulge in the rich flavors of this Pumpkin Pecan Cake, a delightful blend of warm spices and nutty pecans. Perfect for autumn gatherings or holiday celebrations, this moist cake is sure to please both pumpkin lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.

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Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. chopped pecans
  • 3 1/3 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 2/3 c. shortening
  • 2 2/3 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 c. pumpkin
  • 2/3 c. water

Instructions

  1. Grease and flour a 12-inch tube pan.
  2. Mix together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves.
  3. Cream together sugar and shortening; add eggs and mix well.
  4. Add chopped pecans to dry ingredients, then add the creamed mixture, folding together with pumpkin and alternating with water.
  5. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

814 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10g 20% DV
Total Fat 54.9g 70% DV
Carbs 86.6g 32% DV
Fiber 13.7g 49% DV
Sugar 8.9g 18% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19458.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 665mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 213mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 10.6mg 12% DV
Calcium 1772mg 100% DV
Iron 8.9mg 50% DV

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

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