Whole Wheat Pumpkin Spice Cake Recipe

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Whole Wheat Pumpkin Spice Cake
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
311
Calories
Total time
50
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Butter and flour two - 8 inch (20 cm) cake pans. Set aside.
  2. In the bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), cream the butter and honey until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the pumpkin puree and vanilla, and beat until incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  4. Add the flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to the pumpkin batter, in three additions, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
  5. Divide the batter in half and then pour the batter into the prepared pans.
  6. Bake for approximately 25 - 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  7. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes and then invert and remove the cakes from their pans.
  8. * If you decide to use less honey, remember to increase the buttermilk slightly to compensate (honey is about 20% water).
  9. ** To make the pumpkin puree, first cut the pumpkin in half lengthwise, remove seeds and stringy fibers, and then place cut-side down on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) for approximately 45 minutes to 1 1/4 hours (depending on size) or until easily pierced with a knife. Scoop out the pulp and puree in a food processor until smooth. To extract all the liquid, strain through a cheesecloth lined strainer. Cool the puree before using.
  10. ** To make your own buttermilk combine 1/4 cup (120 ml) of milk with 1/2 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice. Stir and let stand for 10 minutes before using.
  11. These make great muffins/cupcakes too - fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full and bake them for 15-20 minutes (be sure to fill empty muffin cups with water so that the heat is evenly distributed).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 311.35 Kcal (1304 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.02g 20%
Cholesterol 77.85mg 26%
Sodium 331.91mg 14%
Potassium 70.98mg 2%
Total Carbs 47.23g 16%
Sugars 35.2g 141%
Dietary Fiber 1.98g 8%
Protein 3.79g 8%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 38.3mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 185.67 Kcal (777 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.77g 20%
Cholesterol 46.42mg 26%
Sodium 197.93mg 14%
Potassium 42.33mg 2%
Total Carbs 28.16g 16%
Sugars 20.99g 141%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 8%
Protein 2.26g 8%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.5mg 5%
Calcium 22.9mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.9
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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