Pumpkin Pound Cake

Submitted by Sweet Diva MJ

"This cake is perfect for fall. As it bakes, the aroma fills the house with a spicy scent."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 12-16

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 (15 ounce) can solid-pack pumpkin
• confectioners' sugar

directions

1. In a mixing bowl, blend sugar and oil.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cloves; add to egg mixture alternately with pumpkin.
4. Transfer to a greased 12-cup fluted tube pan.
5. Bake at 350 for 60-65 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
6. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
7. Remove pan and cool completely.
8. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
9. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Reviews

['Lil Southern Belle]

I made this yesterday for dessert for a dinner with my husband and parents. EVERYONE loved it...and everyone had a piece before dinner was done cooking! The only thing I did different was add 1/2 tsp. of ginger. EVERYONE loved how dense and moist it was! I even (dare I admit) licked the beaters!!! This was delicious and way easy to make. I mentioned at the table that I thought it would be nice to experiment and add some chopped apples and walnuts next time to which my dad agreed. This is an EXCELLENT way to kick off fall, and a treat to be enjoyed to the max!

 

[JenzyGirl]

I made this a few years ago (I'm trying to empty out my recipe box) and it was a hit for Christmas morning. I made this in an Evergreen Tree bundt pan dusted with confectioners' sugar. I made it along with Black HIlls Golden Egg Bake #210537 and a fresh fruit bowl. It is very moist and has a wonderful smell while baking.

 

[MarthaRN]

Thanks for posting! This cake is really good. I shared it with my co workers and everyone loved it.

 

[NoraMarie]

Very nice and moist and a bit spicy,we loved it.I cut it in big chunks and frooze some.