Tuesday, October 16, 2012

A FALL HARVEST CAKE

I hope you are ready for
 some lovely
 "Fall Harvest Cake".  


I have seen this recipe several places on different food blogs on line (like www.food.com) and in the Gooseberry Patch "Flavors of Fall" Cookbook.  It is a perfect bundt pan cake and frankly - I skipped the cream cheese icing.  It has chopped apple, pecans and I also added some walnuts, plus spices and pumpkin...




I set up a little table by the window for our tea and cake.  A bouquet of crab apples makes a festive arrangement.





 To bake the FALL HARVEST CAKE - preheat your oven to 350 degrees.  You will need: 1 1/2 cups of sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 Tsp cinnamon, 2 Tsp baking soda, 1/2 Tsp salt, 1/4 Tsp nutmeg, 1/4 Tsp ginger, 1 cup oil, 1/2 Tsp vanilla, 4 eggs, 16 oz pumpkin, 2 cups flour, 1 large peeled and chopped apple, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

 DIRECTIONS:  
1.  Mix together sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, spices, oil, vanilla and eggs
2.  Add pumpkin and stir well
3.  Stir in flour - 1/2 cup at a time
4. Stir in apple and nuts

 Pour into a well greased and floured bundt pan.

Bake 60 minutes at 350 degrees - let cool till only slightly warm

IF YOU LIKE - ICE WITH A CREAM CHEESE ICING OF YOUR CHOICE. 
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23 comments:

  1. FABBY'S LIVINGOctober 16, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Oh wow, I wish I could have a piece of that yummy looking cake!! Your teacups and teapot are a dream as well. I'm also loving the recipe. Thank you for sharing and for hosting yet, another lovely party at, Friends Sharing Tea. Big hugs,
    FABBY

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  2. Judith @ Lavender CottageOctober 16, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Hello Bernideen
    The bouquet of crab apples in the red vase is quite striking and I like the idea of using your tea cart to set your tea things upon.
    I have been cooking and baking more since it turned cooler and your cake looks like one to try. Yesterday I made soup for lunch and chilli for dinner.
    Thanks for hosting.
    Judith

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  3. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageOctober 16, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Hello Bernideen,
    I am always cooking and baking more this time of year. Last week I made pumpkin pie and over the weekend I made two more. I do love the spiciness that fills the house from backing them and of course, who could resist the pies?
    Your cake looks yummy and I love your tea cart set in front of that gorgeous window. Have a lovely week.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  4. JocelynOctober 16, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    Oh Bernideen, I am going to look for my Bundt pan and make this delicious looking cake. My BFF is visiting tomorrow for a few days, and what a delight it will be to server this lovely cake with tea. Thanks for the recipe.

    Blessings to you,
    Jocelyn @
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  5. ellen b.October 16, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Love that tea cart Bernideen. Yes I like to bake and smell the goodness fill the house...

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  6. Antiques And TeacupsOctober 16, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Lovely Bernideen! I can spell the spice right now! I was looking for a cake to make, and this showery, blustery day is perfectly in tune with your fall decorations and the urge to bake something spicy. Thanks for the recipe. It looks wonderful! And your fall theme in your home is perfect!
    Ruth

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  7. SylviaOctober 16, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    Copied the recipe Bernideen, it is just what I love. It would make a great desert for Thanksgiving. Love your post.

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  8. Two Cottages And TeaOctober 16, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Hi Bernideen,
    The cake looks delicious and I will be making it soon! Your tea cart is so pretty with all your beautiful tea china. Your room is so lovely and especially like the little lady lamp and lampshade and your coffee table. So many pretties to look at! Thank you for hosting today!
    Nancy

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  9. CEO Lisa Anne - L.AOctober 16, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Hi Bernideen,
    Your chintz teacup & saucer and teapot is fabulous. Love the surroundings and tea cart. Your cake looks scrumptious. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Have a wonderful week.
    Blessings,
    Lisa

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  10. BethOctober 16, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Your harvest cake looks and sounds delightful, Bernideen. Love the bouquet you made with crabapples too. When it's cool outside, I become more into baking (but today it was 77 degrees and I was outside almost all day long).

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  11. Rosemary and ThymeOctober 16, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    What a lovely setting Bernideen. It looks so inviting and warm. And that cake looks delicious. I can't wait to try the recipe. Thank you for sharing.

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  12. Clara October 16, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Lovely post Bernideen and I love the crabapples in the red vase. Every thing looks so pretty.
    ~Clara

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  13. Bella's Rose CottageOctober 17, 2012 at 2:08 AM

    Hi Bernideen,
    What a lovely spot for tea, right by the window watching the leaves fall and eating yummy harvest cake! Mmmm, yes, baking is my favorite part of fall...
    Hugs,
    Bella

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  14. AnonymousOctober 17, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Very Beautiful.Thanks for the direction on how to make this.I'll try making this.

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  15. Angela McRaeOctober 17, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Yum! I can practically smell and taste the cake! And yes, I find myself baking more in the fall as well. I think that nip in the air gives me more energy too!

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  16. relevanttealeafOctober 17, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL photos! I love your Old Country Roses Chintz! Thanks for hosting Friends Sharing Tea.

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  17. Michele M./ Finch RestOctober 17, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    What an absolutely stunning tea you have shared with us, Bernideen!

    How I would LOVE to sit in that beautiful room and while away the hours chatting and sipping and nibbling - just to spend time with wonderful you in that gorgeous room.

    Thank you for hosting!

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  18. RizziOctober 17, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    HI BERNIDEEN,
    I LOVE YOUR POST.....SO PRETTY AND THE CRAB APPLES MAKE EVERYTHING SO WARM......YOUR HARVEST CAKE LOOKS DELICIOUS....MUST GET BACK TO BAKING.
    HAVE A LOVELY DAY, OUR WEATHER IS BRISK AND REALLY BEAUTIFUL....RIZZI

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  19. parTea ladyOctober 17, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Your home is lovely - nice photos. The harvest cake sounds delicious.

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  20. Johanna GehrleinOctober 18, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    Hi Bernideen,
    what a lovely room for tea time. How did you made this birdeye photo? I guess it was a bit dangerous. But is a great view. I love the Chintz pattern also. And the harvest cake looks delicious. Great idea to color the water in the vase. There are always so many inspirations on your blog. Thank your for sharing and for hosting this nice event.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  21. Marilyn MillerOctober 18, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    That cake sounds totally delicious!
    Your room is so inviting. How I would love sitting there and sipping tea with you.

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  22. Donna HeberOctober 19, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    Hi Bernideen,

    I love your tea cart and thank you for sharing your cake with us and for hosting. Your home must have a wonderful fragrance of baked goods.

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  23. KathyOctober 24, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    Hello Bernideen, this cake looks and sound delicious - your tabletop setting is so beautiful - love the bouquet! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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