PUMPKIN-CITRUS TUBE CAKE

Pumpkin-Citrus Tube Cake image

I was determined to make a healthier version of this pumpkin- and spice-laden cake. Judging by the compliments, it worked. Even a picky 4-year-old eater asked for more.-Krista Frank, Rhododendron, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

2 cups canned pumpkin
1-1/3 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups fat-free milk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the pumpkin, sugar, milk, eggs, orange juice, oil, maple flavoring and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flours, flaxseed, orange zest, baking powder, cornstarch, poppy seeds, pie spice, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture until blended., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk the confectioners' sugar, orange zest and enough juice to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 351mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.