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This pumpkin cake is a little different because of the hint of chocolate. So moist and tender, it'll have guests hoping for seconds! —Katie Wollgast, Florissant, Missouri
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Nutritional Facts 1 slice (calculated without ice cream) equals 223 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 204 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.
Originally published as Pumpkin Spice Cake in Healthy Cooking October/November 2009, p52
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Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2012 by Clifton66
I really like the pumpkin flavor and it is soooo moist. Next time I will cut the cloves in half and probably increase the raisins (personal preferences). Nuts might be good as well as a dollop of cool whip. Husband ate a slice about the size of 3 servings while I had one. Since there is just the two of us, to help with portion control, I will freeze half of it.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2012 by Ilove2cook
Baked this cake today, was very disappointed. Flavor was alright, but it was very heavy and dense even after allowing more baking time. Tried it because of the reviews, but I am more particular about my cakes. I have been baking for 47 years and have a large collection of cake recipes, this one will not be on it.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2012 by jpfjjf2
The raisins and chocolate chips took away from the pumpkin cake. I have tastier pumpkin cake and/or bread recipes, so I will not be making this one again.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2012 by marta oliveira
In Brazil we don't have solid pack pumpkin.Can I make a purée ? With sugar?tks
In Brazil we don't have solid pack pumpkin.
Can I make a purée ? With sugar?tks
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2012 by elfoldes
Amazing! Incredibly moist with good pumpkin flavor. We enjoy it with cream cheese frosting at our house (1 - 8oz package cream cheese, 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt).
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2012 by bakergirlmd
Not too healthy with 1 1/2 cups sugar added to the recipe! Allspice and cloves, combined with the baking cocoa, might be a little overkill. I think I would eliminate these and double up the cinnamon because it goes nicely with chocolate. As for the raisins, I would leave them out. Chocolate and raisins just don't blend well in cake.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2012 by IslandWife
Wow! This was delicious! I substituted applesauce for the oil. It was so moist and tasty. Thanks for sharing!
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2012 by cherylmac
I have been dieting and this a sweet treat that doesn't make you feel guilty. Does not taste low cal.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2011 by darsbob
Made this for Thanksgiving and my whole family said this is a keeper to make again. I will make small loaves for gifts for the holidays.
Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2011 by LBurkey
Very good cake that turns out moist and yummy.
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