Posted on Saturday, August 3, 2024 in
Cake Recipes
Amazing Orange and Pumpkin Cake
Amazing orange and pumpkin cake recipe, a moist and flavorful dessert made with pumpkin puree, orange jam, and a chocolate glaze.
| Preparation time | 20 min |
| Cooking Time | 40 min |
| Ready In | 1 h 15 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 6 |
Ingredients
165g sugar165g cooked pumpkin200g flour100g peanut oil40g cream1 pinch of ground cinnamon8g baking powder3 eggsFilling:Orange jam (about 250-300g)Chocolate Glaze:100g dark chocolate50g cream
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Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- For the preparation of this recipe, you will need about 300-350g of pumpkin puree.
- Mix the pumpkin puree with the cream and stir well.
- Beat the eggs with the sugar and cinnamon until you get a frothy mixture with triple the volume.
- Add the peanut oil and beat again until the batter is shiny.
- Also add the pumpkin puree, flour, and finally the baking powder.
- Pour the cake batter into a 22-centimeter (9-inch) diameter pan, previously greased and floured (or lined with parchment paper).
- Bake the cake for about 30-40 minutes, depending on the oven (check for doneness with a toothpick).
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely before unmolding.
- Cut the cake in half to make two discs.
- Place the base disc on a plate and spread the orange jam on top.
- Cover with the second disc of cake.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate with the cream in a double boiler or microwave.
- Pour the chocolate glaze over the surface of the cake and let it cool completely before serving.
Recipe & Photo Credit: blog.giallozafferano.it
Posted by: Eddy
Portuguese Peanut Tart
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| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 6 |
Soft Cinnamon Cake
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| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
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