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Pumpkin Cake with Cream and Pumpkin Seeds

A quick and easy pumpkin cake topped with a creamy swirl and crunchy pumpkin seeds. Perfect for a cozy snack or dessert.

Total time
30 min
Servings
6
Calories
250
Protein
4g
Pumpkin Cake with Cream and Pumpkin Seeds
ComfortingCozyAmericanVegetarianVegetableMoistCreamyCrunchy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, mix 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1 cup flour, 0.5 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon baking powder until just combined.

  3. 3

    Pour batter into the pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 20-25 minutes. Let cool slightly.

  4. 4

    Whip 0.5 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form. Spread over the cooled cake.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds on top. Serve with orange slices if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Toothpick

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