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pumpkin walnut cake

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Recipe by
Sandra Skelton
@MidSponsor
Annapolis, MD

I don't even know where I originally got this recipe but it is written with a typewriter! This has always been a favorite with my family and this cake also travels really well so it's ideal to take for a Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving meal.

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yield 8 - 10
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pumpkin walnut cake

  • 3 c
    sifted flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 3 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 4 lg
    eggs
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1 1/2 c
    corn oil
  • 1 can
    pumpkin (large can)
  • 1 c
    coarsely chopped walnuts

How To Make pumpkin walnut cake

  • 1
    On a piece of waxed paper, sift together all of the dry ingredients (except walnuts)
  • 2
    In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs until yolks and whites are well combined. Gradually add the sugar, beating until thick and lemon colored.
  • 3
    Beating constantly, pour in the oil.
  • 4
    With mixer turned down to low speed, blend in the sifted dry ingredients alternately with the pumpkin, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until smooth after each addition. Stir in the walnuts.
  • 5
    Pour batter into a greased and floured Bundt or tube pan and bake at 350 degrees until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean - about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
  • 6
    Cool completely in the pan ion a wire rack. Turn out onto a plate and dust with confectioners sugar. Enjoy!
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