Jun 09 2026
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Kürbisbecher Recipe

Inspired by Grünauer
Time2h
Serves8

Pumpkin spice cake, pumpkin mousse, spice cookie, pumpkin seed brittle

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Ingredients

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Pumpkin Spice Cake

Pumpkin Mousse

Spice Cookie

Pumpkin Seed Brittle

Method

Pumpkin Spice Cake

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cake

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool the Cake

    Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Pumpkin Mousse

  1. 7

    Prepare Gelatin

    In a small bowl, mix gelatin with water and let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.

  2. 8

    Heat Gelatin

    In a small saucepan, heat the bloomed gelatin over low heat until dissolved. Remove from heat.

  3. 9

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and ginger. Add the dissolved gelatin and mix well.

  4. 10

    Whip Cream

    In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.

  5. 11

    Fold Mixtures

    Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture until fully integrated.

  6. 12

    Chill

    Transfer the mousse into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

  1. 13

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 14

    In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.

  3. 15

    In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. 16

    Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.

  5. 17

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

  6. 18

    Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.

  7. 19

    Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Pumpkin Seed Brittle

  1. 20

    Prepare Baking Sheet

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

  2. 21

    Cook Sugar Mixture

    In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture turns a light amber color.

  3. 22

    Add Pumpkin Seeds

    Stir in the pumpkin seeds and salt, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until well coated.

  4. 23

    Spread and Cool

    Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly. Let it cool completely before breaking into pieces.

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