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Pumpkin Angel Food Cake Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling INGREDIENTS 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix 14 tablespoons reduced-fat whipped topping Additional ground cinnamon, optional INSTRUCTIONS 1.In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Fold a fourth of the batter into pumpkin mixture; gently fold in the remaining batter. Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. 2. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 38-44 minutes or until top is golden brown and cake springs back when lightly touched and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour. 3. Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. Garnish each slice with 1 tablespoon whipped topping; sprinkle with cinnamon if desired. Yield: 14 servings. For added flare try making a pumpkin flavored whip cream to top it with! Focus Photo p h o t o g r a p h y www.focusphotofl .com | 386.852.1005. | @ Focusphotofl OCTOBER 2017  |   WINTER GARDEN MAGAZINE   |   11