Choctaw Pumpkin Cake

By cosmos2015

A Native American recipe, this unusual combination of pumpkin & chocolate makes a delicious cake. I never frost it because it doesn't last long enough!

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon cocoa
• 1 1/2 cups pumpkin
• 1 1/2 cups oil
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

1 Preheat oven to 350°.

2 In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, soda, cinnamon and cocoa.

3 Add pumpkin, oil, eggs, vanilla and blend well.

4 Pour into greased and floured bundt pan or ring mold and bake 40-50 minutes.

5 Frost with creamy chocolate frosting if you like.