Friday, December 21, 2007

Pumpkin Cake



I happen to try some delicious store-bought pumpkin cakes at my friend's house recently which prompted me to make one myself. Since now is the season for pumpkin, the Libby's 15oz canned pumpkin is on-sales for $1 each. So, I grabbed some. After some research, I decided to try the Pumpkin Cake I posted at allrecipes.com.



The alternation that I made was I cut down the sugar to 2 cups. It turned out just nice for me, not overly sweet. I omitted the allspice because I don't have any and I also omitted the walnuts, easier for the kids to eat.


This cake is delicious, best eaten the next day when the crust has soften, easier to slice too. I store my cake in air-tight container.


Just want to show how moist and soft this pumpkin cake is! The spices are not too overpowering, just nice. A very festive cake indeed!


Lastly, while presenting you with this Pumpkin Cake, I want to wish all my readers a Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year! For those who don't celebrate Christmas, Happy Holidays to you too! :)
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24 comments:

  1. tigerfishDecember 21, 2007 11:38 PM

    I prefer the Chinese pumpkin cake (kueh) keh! Sometimes known as Kim Kuey Kueh. Make leh! :P

    Happy Holidays to you!

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  2. BeachloverDecember 22, 2007 12:14 AM

    Wah...your cake look good and moist!!.Merry Christmas to you and your family!!..What cooking on the eve's?.Christmas and New Year?..potluck?

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  3. Ling's PassionDecember 22, 2007 3:38 AM

    Wishing you and family blessed Christmas and Happy New Year,too!

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  4. Little Corner of MineDecember 22, 2007 9:44 AM

    Thanks Tigerfish, but sorryleh, my understanding of Chinese kuih is very limited, don't know what is Kim Kuey Kueh leh...have to see a picture first. :P

    Thanks beachlover! No leh, no party on those days you mentioned leh. Guess it's going to be a quiet holidays for us. I will probably cook a little western meal for my little family on Christmas day (since almost all shops close on this day). Can't wait to see what you cook though!

    Thanks Ling! :)

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  5. AnonymousDecember 22, 2007 10:11 AM

    Hi Ching ,
    The cake look so moist ....yum yum , thanks for sharing ...
    Merry Christmas and happy new year ...to you and your family too.

    Nguyen

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  6. ICook4FunDecember 22, 2007 12:59 PM

    Wishing you and your family Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Seeing your yummy pumpkin cake reminds me that I have yet to bake mine.

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  7. LeeDecember 22, 2007 5:54 PM

    Hello Lil Corner, I love pumpkin cakes and yours look soooooo delicious.
    Can I come for coffee and 2 slices? Ha ha.
    Here's wishing you and family the best of seasons greetings, happy holidays and a very happy new year.
    Best regards, UL.

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  8. Big Boys OvenDecember 22, 2007 9:04 PM

    Oh I got a can of libby's pumkin hmmmm... not sure what to do with it....should have make something out of it for this christmas! slap myself! lol!

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  9. FlorenceDecember 23, 2007 12:43 AM

    Dear Ching & family,
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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  10. jadepearlDecember 23, 2007 9:00 AM

    Wah...so sedap!!!
    Me back....MS gone liao!!!

    Here's wishing you and your family Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2008!!! Hugs to your darlings, ya?

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  11. Little Corner of MineDecember 23, 2007 9:57 AM

    Hi Nguyen,
    Thank you and thanks for message, you too! :)

    Thanks Gert! Will drop by your blog to personally wish you! :)

    Sure..sure Uncle. Lee, a warm fireplace will be lit and coffee and cake will be ready for you when you come. :) Happy Holidays to you too!

    Hahaha...BBOven, you so funny lah! Yes, yes...make some pumpkin pie, cake, soup, whatever your creative mind can think of! :)

    Thanks Florence, you too! :)

    Welcome back JP, will drop by your blog later to read some updates! Congrats on your pregnancy ya!

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  12. SinnerDecember 23, 2007 1:58 PM

    Wishing you and your family A Very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year... from this regular lurker :)

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  13. Baking FiendDecember 23, 2007 6:49 PM

    Hey Ching! Merry Christmas to you and yr family! May yr new yr be filled wif happiness and joy!

    Love, Ida

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  14. jadepearlDecember 23, 2007 9:09 PM

    Thanks! :) #2 time round is NOT easy...older generation tipu me...he!he! EDD in June 08.

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  15. East Meets West KitchenDecember 23, 2007 11:20 PM

    Hi Girlfriend!

    Here's wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! :D

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  16. ChawanmushiDecember 24, 2007 1:03 AM

    hihi
    I love pumpkin cake too and if you put in pecans it will taste even better.
    Wishing you and your family to have a blessed Christmas :-)

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  17. Little Corner of MineDecember 24, 2007 9:40 AM

    Thanks ladies! :)

    JP, MS is never easy, mine was 10x worst on the second one, but the delivery is definitely easier on the 2nd one. ;) How exciting!

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  18. Dwiana PDecember 24, 2007 2:09 PM

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!!

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  19. Ning's MummyDecember 25, 2007 12:08 AM

    Hi!

    Merry Christmas to you and your family too.

    Your pumkin cake looks delicious, i've tried baking with pumkin before, and i realised the pumkin taste will be stronger if eaten on the next day, does that happen to yours too?

    Regards,
    Suzanne

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  20. Little Corner of MineDecember 25, 2007 9:59 AM

    Thanks Dwiana! :)

    Thanks Suzanne. Yes. this cake tastes better the next day onwards. Not only the pumpkin and spices taste stronger but it was soft and moist too.

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  21. YeeDecember 25, 2007 12:35 PM

    Little C,
    Have a beautiful Christmas and an even better New Year ahead.

    I made my usual pumpkin bread, too this year with cranberries and gave away. They make great gifts. Yours looks so yummy.

    ~Louisa

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  22. cocoaDecember 26, 2007 8:12 AM

    Thanks for your wishes. Wish you and your family have a wonderful holidays too..

    i try the Konyaku Jelly powder and my mold this week. They are yummy and cute :)

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  23. Little Corner of MineDecember 26, 2007 8:41 AM

    Thanks Louisa and Cocoa! :)

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  24. SteamyKitchenDecember 26, 2007 9:30 PM

    Cake looks so moist!

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