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To Die for Pumpkin Cake
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 6
My mother gave this recipe to me, though I have tweaked it a bit. You would think it was heavy, due to the pumpkin and heavy spices, but on the contrary, it is light (if you leave out the raisins and nuts). I have converted many a pumpkin hater , including myself with this culinary delight. Makes great muffins or cupcakes for on the go .
Ingredients:
2 cups flour (all purpose)
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup oil (vegetable)
4 eggs
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Directions:
1. (Add all dry ingredients together, mix well.).
2. (Add eggs and oil, beat together.).
3. (Fold in pumpkin.).
4. (Add nuts and/or raisins, optional).
5. (Great for muffins, cupcakes, or traditional cake pans.).
6. (Don't overbeat batter which makes cakes tough.).
7. (Frost with cream cheese, vanilla or fluffy white icing.).
By RecipeOfHealth.com