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MicheleS
04-24-2008, 09:25 AM
This recipe is relatively healthy in that alot of the normal fat and oil is removed and replaced with super-healthy pumpkin. You can't beat that - get your veggies and they taste like cake!

Basically, you get a box of Spice Cake mix and empty a 15-ounce can of pumpkin into the mix. Blend with a mixer set on medium until well-mixed. If batter is too dry, add a bit of water. For something different, use carrot cake mix, or French Vanilla cake mix instead.

Cook according to package directions, but you may want to cut the cooking time a bit. Check when about 5 mins remain. Cake is a little crumbly, so will do better as cupcakes than as a layer cake or sheet cake.

If desired, add pecans or walnuts and top with cream cheese frosting.

If you want the cake to be a little more "spongy", add one egg to the mix.

Ruthi
04-24-2008, 09:52 AM
YYUUUUUMMMMMMMM!!:hearts::hearts:

WeinerDogMom
04-24-2008, 11:20 AM
This is my hubby's favorite cake recipe, but I've only made it with a chocolate mix - yum!! It's so moist!

SirOliversMom
04-24-2008, 12:49 PM
The pumpkin works in low fat muffin mixes too. Add 1/2 to 2/3 cup of pumpkin to say Oatmeal muffin mix, 1/2 cup of egg whites, one of those small lunch style sugar free apple sauces and a bit of water. Toss in some frozen cranberries or raisins. Bake as directed.