Cake

Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake

LIBBY'S®
Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
20 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
50 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
12 servings
Serve Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake with a dollop of whipped topping and enjoy the sweet taste of pumpkin with a hint of cinnamon and ginger -- an indulgent dessert guests will love! Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake is a delightful winter favorite that brings together the rich, earthy flavors of pumpkin and the spicy warmth of ginger. This LIBBY’S® pumpkin gingerbread cake recipe is made with LIBBY’S® 100% Pure Pumpkin, ensuring a moist and tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Whether you’re referring to it as a pumpkin and ginger cake or a ginger pumpkin cake, each bite promises a balanced sweetness enhanced by fragrant spices. This pumpkin ginger cake is perfect for festive gatherings, making it an ideal Christmas dessert that your family will look forward to year after year. Part of gingerbread pumpkin recipes, this cake not only impresses with its flavor but also with its ease of preparation. Designed for all occasions and skill levels, this easy recipe transforms seasonal ingredients into a timeless treat. The pumpkin gingerbread cake recipe offers you the chance to create a holiday showstopper with minimal effort. Just top with thawed whipped topping, if desired, for an extra layer of indulgence. Celebrate the holidays with confidence, presenting a dessert that’s both heartwarming and delicious.

INGREDIENTS

MAKE IT

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease 9-inch-round cake pan.

Step 2

Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt in medium bowl; stir well. Combine juice and molasses in separate medium bowl; stir well.

Step 3

Beat sugar and shortening in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in pumpkin and egg. Alternately beat in flour mixture and juice mixture at low speed, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Step 4

Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 30 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack. Cut into wedges. Serve with dollop of whipped topping, if desired.

NOTE:

A 9 x 5-inch loaf pan may be used in place of 9-inch-round cake pan. Increase bake time to 70 to 75 minutes.

INGREDIENTS

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