Description
Moist and spicy pumpkin cake is scaled down to a serving for two. This will make anyone’s day extra special when baked in a cute Mason jar. Topped with cream cheese frosting and sprinkles, this makes a great fall-inspired gift or special occasion treat for two.
Ingredients
- 1 whole Egg White
- 2 Tablespoons White Granulated Sugar
- ¼ teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tablespoons Butter, Melted And Cooled
- 3 Tablespoons Canned Pumpkin Puree (not Pumpkin Pie Filling)
- ¼ cups All-purpose Flour
- ¼ teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- ½ teaspoons Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1 Tablespoon Milk
- 1 ounce, weight Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, At Room Temperature
- 1 Tablespoon Butter, At Room Temperature
- ⅓ cups Powdered Sugar
- Optional Garnish: Prinkles And Birthday Candles
Preparation
Special equipment needed: two 8-ounce mason jars or 6 ounce ramekins.
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray the mason jars or ramekins with cooking spray. Fill a loaf pan with warm water about 1 1/2” up the side of the pan (or just 1/2” up the sides if you are using ramekins).
2. In a bowl, add egg white and sugar and whisk until combined. Add in vanilla, melted butter and pumpkin puree. Stir until incorporated. Add flour, baking powder,salt and spices, stirring until smooth. Stir in milk and divide batter equally between the jars or ramekins.
3. Place the jars in the water bath pan, put pan into the oven and bake for 20-30 minutes until cake is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Using an oven mitt, remove pan from oven then carefully transfer the jars out of the water bath to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
4. Using a handheld mixer, whip the cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and mix until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Divide evenly on the tops of the cakes and top with sprinkles. Cake will stay fresh in the jar for up to 3 days if tightly covered with a lid.
Note:
1. Inspired by Vanilla Cupcakes for Two at How Sweet Eats.
2. Don’t be afraid to put mason jars in the oven to bake these cakes. They are baked in a water bath and will be just fine!
