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thanksgiving dessert

Pumpkin Carrot Cake

October 5, 2019 by Good Living Guide. This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

If you can’t get enough of classic fall flavors, indulge them all with this spicy, nutty Pumpkin Carrot Cake.

Nestled under cream cheese frosting, this moist, rich cake keeps everything you love about carrot cake while adding a seasonal touch that makes it perfect for fall.

Pumpkin Carrot Cake

Enjoy Your Favorite Flavors with Pumpkin Carrot Cake

Most of us think of carrot cake as a spring cake. It’s traditional for Easter and other spring holidays. That might make you hesitant to make it when the weather turns cooler.

Now, you don’t have to hold back. You can make carrot cake that fits into fall with the addition of creamy pumpkin and seasonal spices.

Pumpkin Carrot Cake Is a Holiday Star

You love all the holiday classics, but you want something a little different. If you want a break from pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread and pumpkin muffins, you need this rich, delectable Pumpkin Carrot Cake.

Tips for Making Pumpkin Carrot Cake

  • You need pumpkin puree for this recipe. Don’t use pumpkin pie filling, which contains additional ingredients. You can make your own from a fresh pumpkin, but be sure to select small, so-called sugar pumpkins.
  • Don’t use low-fat or nonfat cream cheese for the frosting. You won’t get smooth, creamy results.
  • Instead of using premade pumpkin pie spice, try mixing up your own.

What to Serve with Pumpkin Carrot Cake

Serve this Pumpkin Carrot Cake for breakfast or after dinner with a creamy cup of Cinnamon Coffee.

More Recipes You’ll Love

  • Pumpkin Pudding Cookies – velvety cookies that melt in your mouth
  • Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies – rich, hearty cookies that smell amazing while they’re cooking
  • Crème de Menthe Brownies – three layers of rich, boozy indulgence
  • Pumpkin Cake Roll – classic treat with a crunchy shell and a creamy, luscious center
  • Pumpkin Bread Cheesecake – fluffy cheesecake on top of a pumpkin bread crust
Pumpkin Carrot Cake
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Pumpkin Carrot Cake

Nestled under cream cheese frosting, this moist, rich cake keeps everything you love about carrot cake while adding a seasonal touch that makes it perfect for fall.

Course Dessert
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flower
  • 3 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups pumpkin puree
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups grated carrots 3 med carrots
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Frosting

  • 2 (8oz) packages cream cheese blocks full fat
  • 2 sticks butter softened
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • cinnamon optional

Instructions

Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. Grease two 9-inch cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually combine the dry mixture into the wet mixture.
  6. Fold in the carrots and chopped nuts. Pour equal amount into each of the cake pans.
  7. Bake until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, about 50-60 minutes.
  8. Let cool inside the pans for 15-20 minutes, then place on wire racks to cool completely.

Frosting

  1. Beat the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.

  2. Beat in the vanilla extract and whip until smooth.

  3. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to whip with a mixer on high for a few minutes.

  4. If the consistency is not to your liking, try adding more powdered sugar.

  5. Sprinkle cinnamon on top (optional).

Pumpkin Carrot Cake

Pumpkin Cake Roll

September 26, 2019 by Good Living Guide. This post may contain affiliate links. 3 Comments

Retro recipes are all the rage lately, and the best part of that trend is the return of the venerable cake roll. This Pumpkin Cake Roll lets you enjoy this classic treat with a crunchy shell and a creamy, luscious center.

Pumpkin Cake Roll

What’s Special About This Pumpkin Cake Roll?

This cake roll combines cream cheese, vanilla, walnuts and traditional pumpkin pie spices. It tastes rich and delectable without being overly sweet.

In short, it tastes as lovely as it looks.

Yes, You Can Make This Pumpkin Cake Roll

Have you shied away from making cake rolls, jelly rolls and Swiss rolls? This recipe shows you there’s nothing to fear. Yes, you can create this bakery-perfect confection.

Tips for Making a Pumpkin Cake Roll

  • Getting the cake to roll without cracking can be a little tricky. Some baking experts suggest using parchment paper during baking. Don’t get overly anxious about this. Even professional bakers produce cake rolls with a crack or two.
  • This recipe uses plain, canned pumpkin. Canned pumpkin pie filling has spices added to it. If you use it, just omit the spices.
  • How do you soften cream cheese? There are several ways.

What to Serve with Pumpkin Cake Roll

This Pumpkin Cake Roll will be the star of any holiday gathering, but you don’t have to wait for a special occasion to bake it.

To make it special, pair it with a fall-flavored beverage. This warm cranberry, apple and bourbon toddy is a perfect match for your Pumpkin Cake Roll.

More Recipes You’ll Love

  • Pumpkin Pudding Cookies – velvety cookies that melt in your mouth
  • Crème de Menthe Brownies – three layers of rich, boozy indulgence
  • Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies – rich, hearty cookies that smell amazing while they’re cooking
  • Copycat Starbucks Banana Walnut Bread – super moist and tender and the walnuts add the perfect crunch!
  • Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread – with a cream cheese and caramel sauce will warm your belly this winter!
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Pumpkin Cake Roll

This Pumpkin Cake Roll is a classic treat with a crunchy shell and a creamy, luscious center. It's rich and delectable without being overly sweet.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Cake

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Filling

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 6 oz pkg cream cheese softened
  • 4 tbsp butter softened
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla

Instructions

Cake

  1. Beat eggs at high speed for 5 minutes. Gradually add sugar.

  2. Stir in pumpkin and lemon juice. Set aside.

  3. Stir together flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg.

  4. Fold into the pumpkin mixture.

  5. Spread into greased and floured pan (10x15x1).

  6. Top with chopped walnuts.

  7. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes.

  8. Turn onto towel dusted with powdered sugar.

  9. Starting at the narrow end, roll towel and cake together.

  10. When cool, unroll and fill with filling.

  11. Roll up again and refrigerate.

Filling

  1. Beat until smooth.

Pumpkin Cake Roll

50+ of the best Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

November 3, 2017 by Good Living Guide. This post may contain affiliate links. 1 Comment

Who doesn’t love Thanksgiving? The second best thing about Thanksgiving, other than the turkey, are the desserts! We have compiled over 50 of the best Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes out there. They are going to make you a hit at your next holiday meal. We guarantee you will find a new favorite! I know we did. The Pecan Pie Cookies are amazing!

Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

Apple Pecan Cake from Yummiest Food

Apple Pecan Cake

Cranberry Orange Cake from Tip Hero

Cranberry Orange Cake

Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies from Mom On Timeout

Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies

Cranberry Cheesecake Fluff from The Recipe Critic

Cranberry Cheesecake Fluff

Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes from Cakes Cottage

Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes

This will be a new favorite. Sugar Cream Pie from The Domestic Rebel

Sugar Cream Pie

Caramel Apple Bark from My Incredible Recipes

Caramel Apple Bark

Something a little different, and cute, for dessert. Thanksgiving Turkey Cupcakes from Fun, Food & Faraway Places

Turkey Cupcakes

Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars from Beyond Frosting…..a buttery shortbread crust with a bourbon spike filling loaded with pecans and chocolate chips!

Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

For a dessert that is not only yummy but beautiful. Salted Caramel Apple Snickers Cake from Half Baked Harvest

Salted Caramel Apple Snickers Cake

Magic Crust Custard Pie from Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Magic Crust Custard Pie

Buttery Cranberry Shortbread Bars from The Food Charlatan

Buttery Cranberry Shortbread Bars

Pecan Pie Cookies from Spend with Pennies

Pecan Pie Cookies

Cranberry Pistachio Fudge from Sweet Spicy Kitchen

Cranberry Pistachio Fudge

Double Chocolate Cupcakes from Chocolate, Chocolate and More

Double Chocolate Cupcakes

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars from Sally’s Baking Addiction

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars

Pumpkin Pie Pudding by Baked by Rachel

Pumpkin Pie Pudding

Butterscotch Pie from Favorite Family Recipes

Butterscotch Pie

The Best (and Perfect) Classic Apple Pie from The Domestic Rebel

The Best Classic Apple Pie

Simple Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle from My Baking Addiction

Simple Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle

Pumpkin Mousse from Country Living

Pumpkin Mousse

Chocolate Pie from Garnish with Lemon

Chocolate Pie

A classic favorite for Thanksgiving. Easy Classic Pecan Pie from Crazy for Crust

Classic Pecan Pie

Fudgy Chocolate Pecan Pie from Real Housemoms

Fudgy Chocolate Pecan Pie

Oreo Brownie Cheesecake Trifle from Life, Love and Sugar

Oreo Cheesecake Brownie Trifle

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Streusel Cake from Two Peas & Their Pod

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Streusel Cake

Classic Pumpkin Pie from 12 Tomatoes

Pumpkin Pie

The Best Chocolate Cake from My Baking Addiction

The Best Chocolate Cake

We hope you enjoyed making these incredible Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes! Here are a few other desserts we think you will love…

Good Living Guide’s Favorite Pumpkin Dessert Recipes

Pumpkin Dessert Recipes

 

 

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