Gingersnap Pumpkin Cake Recipe

This Gingersnap Pumpkin Cake Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

Servings 12

1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan.
In a large bowl, beat pumpkin, sugar, eggs and oil until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, pie spice and salt; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture.
Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Frost cake; sprinkle with crushed cookies. Freeze option: Wrap cooled cake in plastic wrap, then cover securely in foil; freeze. To use, thaw cake before unwrapping. Frost and decorate as directed.

Why this Gingersnap Pumpkin Cake Recipe works for PCOS

Desserts on a PCOS plan are not banned, but timing and pairing matter. Eating sweet foods immediately after a balanced meal (rather than on an empty stomach) blunts the blood sugar response, since protein and fat slow gastric emptying. This Gingersnap Pumpkin Cake Recipe works best as an occasional post-dinner option rather than a standalone snack.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gingersnap Pumpkin Cake Recipe good for PCOS?

Yes, this Gingersnap Pumpkin Cake Recipe 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.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 12 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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