Dessert: October 2010 Archives

Seasonal Recipe from Suisun Valley AVA

Tis the season for pumpkins. Take the family out for a fun filled day of pumpkin picking. Save a few for the ghoulish activities around the corner or make some pumpkin treats for everyone to enjoy! See recipe below:

Spicy Pumpkin Pound Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups cake flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 4 eggs, at room temperature, separated
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon Bourbon whiskey or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
•  2 cups lightly packed brown sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened pumpkin fresh
• Powdered sugar for dusting the cake