Pumpkin and Apple Sponge Cake is a soft, balanced dessert made with oats, raisins, pumpkin, and apples. Its simple, natural ingredients make it a great choice for any occasion.
Pumpkin and Apple Sponge Cake
Sponge
Topping
Instructions
Preparation method sponge
- Preheat the oven to 170°C and grease a springform cake tin (Ø 28 cm).
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until aromatic.
- Roughly chop the toasted pecans using a knife and set them aside for garnish.
- Grate the pumpkin and apples using a box grater or food processor until finely shredded. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the oats, raisins, brown sugar, oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and eggs to the bowl with the grated pumpkin and apples. Mix well using a wooden spoon or spatula until combined.
- Sift the flour and baking powder into the wet mixture and gently fold until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake tin and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the tin for 15 minutes.
- Carefully remove the cake from the tin and place it on a wire rack to cool completely (approximately 30-40 minutes).
Preparation method topping
- Place the sugar in a blender or food processor and grind it until fine, resembling powdered sugar. Alternatively, use store-bought powdered sugar.
- In a large bowl, combine the butter, cream cheese, and lemon juice.
- Use a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed to beat the mixture for about 30 seconds, or until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the topping evenly over the cooled cake using a spatula.
- Sprinkle the reserved toasted and chopped nuts on top for garnish.
- Serve the cake in slices immediately, or store it in the fridge.
- If refrigerated, remove the cake 30 minutes before serving to bring it back to room temperature.
Servings 16
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 426kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Carbohydrate 59g20%
- Dietary Fiber 2.8g12%
- Protein 6g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.