Applefest Apple Pumpkin Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups apples, diced (2 medium)
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, sift together the dry ingredients.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter; beat in sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time. Stir in vanilla, apples, and pumpkin.

3. 3

   Blend in dry ingredients and orange peel. Turn into a greased and floured 9-inch bundt or angel cake pan.

4. 4

   Bake in a 350 degree oven for 55 to 60 minutes, then turn out on a rack to cool. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar when cool.