Applefest Apple Pumpkin Cake

Jess4Freedom's Note:

Recipe from 2005 Applefest 3rd place winner Sara Froeming. It is best served the next day when the flavors have had a chance to blend together. Any type of apple that can hold up to baking works well here.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• ½ cup butter
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups apples , diced (2 medium)
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon ginger
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• confectioners' sugar

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, sift together the dry ingredients.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter; beat in sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time. Stir in vanilla, apples, and pumpkin.
3. Blend in dry ingredients and orange peel. Turn into a greased and floured 9-inch bundt or angel cake pan.
4. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 55 to 60 minutes, then turn out on a rack to cool. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar when cool.

Reviews

[kdebwal_13091496]

I tried this recipe for a family get together , everyone went crazy over it ! I added a little allspice, I used fresh pumpkin and reduced the cooking time to 30 min. it was perfect. I also frosted this with caramel frosting . I will add this one to my favorites!!!

[tjif]

very good and moist!! Thank you for sharing. HB cannot stop himself going back for one more. No icing is needed . This is very very good!!!

[Happy Chef Naomi Sue]

I used this for our company Thanksgiving potluck and it was a hit. The cake was moist and not too sweet. I will make this again.