This cake is very easy to make and really, really delicious. Compared to most other desserts, this cake is relatively low in calories and fat.
This is a really fun way to eat angel food cake. The way the ingredients come together to form a dense pumpkin cake is pretty amazing.
I dont think the cake needs any type of frosting. However, I’ve included a simple frosting recipe below.
To start, you need an angel food cake mix, 1&1/2 cups water, 1-15 oz can of pumpkin puree and 1 tsp cinnamon (this is optional-if you aren’t a cinnamon fan, you can leave this out).
Mix 3/4 of the can of pumpkin with the water and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add the cake mix and blend for 30 seconds on low and 1 minute on medium. Fold in the rest of the canned pumpkin. Pour the batter into a loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes. When it is done, take the loaf pan out of the oven and put it on its side until it is cooled. I set the loaf pan on its side on a plate.
Once cooled, put a plate on top of the pan and flip it over. I then picked the whole thing up and turned it right side up. I just prefer the way the top looks.
I don’t think the cake needs frosting. However, if you want to make it a little sweeter, you can use the cinnamon drizzle frosting recipe I’ve provided below.
Low-Fat Pumpkin Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1-15 oz. can pumpkin
- 1 angel food cake mix (the kind that only requires water)
- 1&1/2 cups water
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions:
- Mix 3/4 of the can of pumpkin with the water and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Add the cake mix and blend for 30 seconds on low and 1 minute on medium.
- Fold in the rest of the canned pumpkin. Pour the batter into a loaf pan.
- Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
- When it is done, take the loaf pan out of the oven and put it on its side until it is cooled.
- Then, take the cake out of the loaf pan and place it on a plate.
Optional Cinnamon Drizzle Frosting
2 Tbsp water
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 cup powder sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and drizzle over the cake.
I hope you enjoy this amazing cake!
Pumpkin Cake Printable Recipe
- 1-15 oz. can pumpkin
- 1 angel food cake mix (the kind that only requires water)
- 1&1/2 cups water
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Mix ¾ of the can of pumpkin with the water and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Add the cake mix and blend for 30 seconds on low and 1 minute on medium.
- Fold in the rest of the canned pumpkin. Pour the batter into a loaf pan.
- Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
- When it is done, take the loaf pan out of the oven and put it on its side until it is cooled.
- Then, take the cake out of the loaf pan and place it on a plate.
Carissa says
Hello,
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Thanks,
Carissa
Kristen @ Celebrate Every Day With Me says
This looks delicious and I love pumpkin! Stopping by from Tip Junkie.
Esther @ Shabby Cottage says
This recipe looks delicious can’t wait to try it! Warm hugs, Esther
kendra kay says
hey there-
i just linked up with aloha friday blog hop-my favorite link up every friday! thanks for co-hosting. i love the simplicity of this recipe and angel food cake is fairly low in fat and calories so it cant be all that bad right?? 🙂 have a great week-end!
Mama Harris says
This looks delicious! It’s that time of year where everything pumpkin flavored becomes a new favorite, and I love it!! I’m stopping in via the Aloha Blog Hop, nice to meet you and I look forward to reading more!
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benjamin says
jessica your doing great. but in africa we eat the pumpkin as direct from the garden no any other activity is ever added. am surprise how u peaple in the west can change everything to the betterment….
Lisa Nicholson says
Looks so good!!! Do I need to grease pan?? Is it a 9 x 5 pan? Can’t wait to try!!! 🎃🎃