Fried Pumpkin Layer Cake with Cream Cheese and Orange Frosting - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Dessert

This Fried Pumpkin Layer Cake with Cream Cheese and Orange Frosting is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

A decadent dessert of fried pumpkin cake with a fresh cream cheese and orange frosting.

Ingredients

1 (17 to 18) oz package yellow cake mix
1 cup pumpkin puree, fresh or canned
1 cup milk, plus 1/2 cup (divided)
1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 stick butter, room temperature
4 cups confectioner's sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons orange juice
1 orange, zested
3 drops yellow food coloring
1 drop red food coloring
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, beaten
oil, for frying

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 º. Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl combine and beat with a hand held electric mixer yellow cake mix, pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup milk, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 4 eggs and pumpkin pie spice until the batter is smooth. Divide the batter between the 2 prepared cake pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in their pans for 5 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fried Pumpkin Layer Cake with Cream Cheese and Orange Frosting good for PCOS?

Yes, this Fried Pumpkin Layer Cake with Cream Cheese and Orange Frosting recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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