Pumpkin Torte

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 5 eggs, separated
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 325 (167 c) degrees fahrenheit
• 2 grease and flour a 9 " springform pan and set aside
• 3 separate the egg yolks from the egg whites and set aside
• 4 in a large mixing bowl beat the egg yolks until light and a creamy yellow colour.
• 5 add the granulated sugar slowly to the yolks and beat with an electric mixer until thickened.
• 6 pour the pumpkin puree into the creamed mixture and beat until light and fluffy
• 7 combine flour, spices and baking powder together in a small bowl and then add to the creamed mixture a small amount at a time.
• 8 fold in beaten egg whites into mixture gently until whites are fully incorporated into the batter.
• 9 pour batter into prepared springform pan and put in oven for 35 minutes
• 10 when lightly browned remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before removing ring from the cake pan.