Pumpkin and Rum Raisin Cake

Pumpkin and rum raisin cake is a popular dessert during the fall season, especially around Thanksgiving. The combination of pumpkin, warm spices, and rum-soaked raisins creates a flavorful and moist cake that is perfect for autumn gatherings.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 95 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 19.

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Pumpkin and Rum Raisin Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 35 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Pumpkin puree
• 1 cup Rum-soaked raisins
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Nutmeg
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Cloves
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Buttermilk
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Milk
• 1 tablespoon Rum
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the pumpkin puree and rum-soaked raisins.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
4. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the pumpkin and raisin mixture.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and rum to make the glaze.
11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.