- 4 eggs
- 2 c. sugar
- 1 c. olive oil
- 1 can (or one pound) pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. ground cloves or allspice
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 3 c. whole wheat flour
- 1 c. walnut pieces (optional)
- 8 oz. vanilla yogurt
- 1-2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously spray a 10-inch bundt pan or tube pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, mix the eggs with a fork until well blended. Mix in the sugar. Add the oil in a steady stream, mixing constantly, until the mixture is thick and smooth. Mix in the pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon, clove and salt. Add the baking soda and baking powder in pinches, breaking up any lumps with your fingers. Stir the mixture thoroughly. Stir in the whole wheat flour just until blended. Stir in the walnuts, if desired. Pour and scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Carefully invert the pan onto a serving plate and allow to cool completely before serving.
To make the yogurt sauce, stir the yogurt and cinnamon together. Serve each slice of cake with a generous spoonful of the sauce.
- Yields: 10-12 servings
- Preparation Time: 1 hour