Cake for eye,I for cake;Healthy Pumpkin Cake

Pumpkin cake is a surprise  sweet delight for those who are in search of healthy alternatives for conventional cakes.

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Pumpkin is probably the most hated vegetable by kids and many elders.But counting its nutritional values you can not omit it from your meals.

Pumpkin is relatively low in calories as 94% is water.It is also very high in beta-carotene,a carotenoid that your body turns into vitamin A.

So when you know Pumpkin is power packed with nutrients and also a good source of fibre you need to add it into your cooking list.

Biggest challenge face by the moms is how to make pumpkin recipes attractive for kids and all.

I experimented with my cake recipes and infused pumpkin into it. KUDOS!the out come is fantastic!!The cake  baked was even spongier and lighter then the egg cake.I am sharing the exact recipe which I tried and I will strongly recommend it to you.Try this recipe and make your cake Healthy and Nutritious!!

           CAKE RECIPE

Step by step method with pictures how to make pumpkin cake

1.Make puree of pumpkin

 2.Mix 1 cup powdered sugar and 1/2 cup oil thoroughly.

3.Add 3/4 cup pumpkin puree and mix thoroughly.Add Vanilla essence (7-8drops) too.

4.Sift together refind flour (2cup), Baking powder (1teaspoon), baking soda (1/2 teaspoon) and pinch of salt 2-3 times

5.Now add this flour into sugar-oil mixture in steps and also add milk as per requirement by cut and fold method.

*Check the consistency (thick ribbon like).See the picture below.

**You can add pinch of yellow food colour.

6. Pour this batter into greased baking dish.(thick ribbon consistency)

7.Bake in cooker on low flame for 45-50 minutes.Check by inserting knife.If knife comes out clean then your cake is done.

8.Take out the dish.Leave for 15-20 minutes.Then take out the cake.

9.Decorate it with whipped cream and icing sugar as per your imaginations😋😋

10.Serve to your family and friends for healthy eyes👁️👁️

Notes

# Mix sugar and oil thoroughly for 4-5 minutes untill it gets light.

# When you add flour and sugar-oil mixture don't over mix it .

#Add milk as per requirement to make consistency of batter thick ribbon like.