PUMPKIN SNACK CAKE

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The crunchy, sweet topping makes this simple pumpkin snack cake taste extra special. If you prefer a sweeter cake, omit the topping and spread with your favorite frosting instead. -Steven Schend, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup canned pumpkin
TOPPING:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pumpkin. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges