Easy Pumpkin and Walnut Cake

Discover my all-time favorite seasonal recipe: a simple, quick, and delicious pumpkin and walnut cake. This unique recipe features raw pumpkin instead of puree, resulting in a low-fat cake with a subtle pumpkin and cinnamon aroma.

Try a variation by pouring the batter into a large baking tray to create delightful triangles, as shown in the final step photo.

 

Ingredients
Pumpkin
400 g
raw pumpkin, peeled and seeded
Egg
3 pieces
Sugar
300 g
White flour
300 g
Vegetable oil
2 tbsp
Chopped walnuts
0.5 cups
Baking powder
10 g
1 sachet
Cinnamon powder
0.5 tsp
optional
Step by step
Step 1

Grate the pumpkin using a small grater or food processor.

Easy Pumpkin and Walnut Cake - Step 1
Step 2

The pumpkin should look like this after processing.

Easy Pumpkin and Walnut Cake - Step 2
Step 3

Whisk the eggs and sugar together until well combined.

Easy Pumpkin and Walnut Cake - Step 3
Step 4

Incorporate the grated pumpkin and oil into the egg mixture.

Easy Pumpkin and Walnut Cake - Step 4
Step 5

Add in the flour and baking powder, whisking continuously to avoid any lumps.

Easy Pumpkin and Walnut Cake - Step 5
Step 6

Lastly, fold in the walnuts. You can also add cinnamon at this stage, if desired.

Easy Pumpkin and Walnut Cake - Step 6
Step 7

Transfer the batter into a 28 cm round baking tray lined with baking paper.

Easy Pumpkin and Walnut Cake - Step 7
Step 8

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 35-40 minutes.

Test with a toothpick to ensure it's fully cooked.

Easy Pumpkin and Walnut Cake - Step 8
Step 9

Optionally, you can dust your cake with powdered sugar. Allow it to cool before serving.

Easy Pumpkin and Walnut Cake - Step 9
Step 10

Alternatively, you can pour the batter into a large oven tray lined with baking paper for a quicker bake time of 20-25 minutes.

Easy Pumpkin and Walnut Cake - Step 10
Step 11

You can slice the cake into triangles for a different presentation. The texture resembles gingerbread but is slightly softer.

Enjoy your meal!

Easy Pumpkin and Walnut Cake - Step 11
Quantity: 1 kg ()
Prep time:
40 min
Difficulty: easy
Ready in: 15 min