Pumpkin Cake with Little Ghosts

Health score
2%
Pumpkin Cake with Little Ghosts
30 min.
30
178kcal

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Get ready to celebrate the spooky season with an exciting twist on a classic dessert! Our Pumpkin Cake with Little Ghosts is not only a delightful treat but also a whimsical centerpiece for your Halloween festivities. Bursting with the rich flavor of pumpkin and a medley of warm spices like cinnamon and ginger, this cake is deeply satisfying and sure to impress your guests.

In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a cake that serves 30 people, making it perfect for parties or gatherings. Imagine the smiles on everyone's faces as they dive into this moist and flavorful creation topped with luscious chocolate ganache. The addition of coarsely chopped pecans and chocolate chips provides a delightful crunch and sweetness that beautifully complements the pumpkin flavor.

And what’s Halloween without a hint of spookiness? The Little Ghosts adorning the cake add a fun and festive touch, captivating both kids and adults alike. As you slice into this cake, the combination of flavors and textures is sure to leave a lasting impression, making it a memorable dessert for your holiday celebrations. So gather your ingredients, turn on the oven, and let’s create some Halloween magic with this delicious Pumpkin Cake that will echo the spirit of the season!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon allspice 
  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 15 oz pumpkin puree canned
  • 30 servings chocolate 
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • cup pecans coarsely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup semi chocolate chips 
  • cups sugar 
  • cup vegetable oil 
  • cup wheat bran 
  • 30 servings frangelico 
  • 30 servings frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • kugelhopf pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
  2. Combine first 9 ingredients. In a separate bowl, beat eggs with an electric mixer at medium speed until foamy.
  3. Add pumpkin, oil and cereal, beating until combined.
  4. Add in dry ingredients, beating until moistened.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  7. Bake cake for 1 hour or until a toothpick stuck into center of cake comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  9. Drizzle Simple Chocolate Gananche over top of cake. Arrange Little Ghosts around center of cake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories178kcal
Protein6.25%
Fat36.78%
Carbs56.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.72
Glycemic Load
14.4
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
7.7856521710106%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.39mg
Delphinidin
0.26mg
Catechin
0.26mg
Epigallocatechin
0.2mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:178.37kcal
8.92%
Fat:7.6g
11.69%
Saturated Fat:2.23g
13.91%
Carbohydrates:26.48g
8.83%
Net Carbohydrates:24.1g
8.76%
Sugar:16.69g
18.55%
Cholesterol:25.16mg
8.39%
Sodium:114.89mg
5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:5.82mg
1.94%
Protein:2.9g
5.81%
Vitamin A:2247.47IU
44.95%
Manganese:0.58mg
29.13%
Selenium:7.19µg
10.28%
Fiber:2.38g
9.53%
Copper:0.18mg
8.84%
Magnesium:34.03mg
8.51%
Iron:1.45mg
8.07%
Phosphorus:79.77mg
7.98%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.19%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
6.07%
Folate:22.46µg
5.61%
Vitamin K:5.7µg
5.43%
Vitamin B3:0.91mg
4.57%
Zinc:0.65mg
4.34%
Potassium:123.15mg
3.52%
Calcium:33.08mg
3.31%
Vitamin E:0.47mg
3.1%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.92%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.88%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.17%
Source:My Recipes