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Spiced Pumpkin Pistachio Cake


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  • Author: Jehanne Ali
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

A moreish autumn treat, devilishly delicious.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup golden castor sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup corn oil
  • 1 heaped tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1 heaped tsp dry ginger powder
  • 1/2 cup black currants
  • 1/2 cup toasted pistachios-coarsely ground
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. To prepare pureed pumpkin, firstly bake the pumpkin chunks for 30 minutes at 180C until soft and tender, puree in a food processor.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the pureed pumpkin with oil and sugar until sugar is fully dissolved.
  3. Add the eggs and continue whisking until fully blended.
  4. In a separate mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and dry ginger powder.
  5. Add the pistachios and black currants.
  6. Make sure the black currants are well coated with flour as this ensure the currants are well scattered when baked.
  7. Make a well in the centre and add the pumpkin mixture.
  8. Bake for 45 minutes at 170C or until skewer comes out clean and the top is slightly cracked.
  9. Serve warm with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt or creme fraiche and sprinkle of chopped pistachios.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins