Elderly Care in Lincoln CA

Now that the fall weather has definitely set in, the calendar says it is officially autumn, and Halloween decorations are showing up on front porches and in stores everywhere, there is one thing that is becoming ubiquitous: pumpkin. Everywhere you look there are pumpkin-flavored treats that encourage you to celebrate everything that this happy orange gourd has to offer and greet the new season with foods that range from breads and ravioli to coffees and ice cream.

This recipe is a great way to bring the joy of pumpkin into your elderly care plan in a way that also helps you pursue your care goals for your seniors. Making this cake roll together stimulates their minds by encouraging them to think critically, use memory skills to know what they have already done, measure ingredients, and determine how they should handle each step. When the cake is finished, it gives them a sense of accomplishment that boosts their mental and emotional health.

What You Will Need

·        3 eggs

·        2/3 cups of canned pumpkin

·        1 cup of white sugar

·        1 teaspoon of lemon juice

·        3/4 cup of all purpose flour

·        1 teaspoon of baking powder

·        2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon

·        1/2 teaspoon of salt

·        1 cup of chopped walnuts

·        1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg

·        1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

·        1/4 cup of softened butter

·        1 cup of confectioners’ sugar

·        6 ounces of softened cream cheese

·        Mixing bowl

·        Large bowl

·        Mixer

·        15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan

·        Wax paper

What to Do

·        Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F

·        Beat the eggs on high with the mixer in the mixing bowl for five minutes

·        Gradually beat in white sugar until the mix is lemon colored and thick

·        Add in pumpkin and lemon juice

·        In a separate bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg

·        Fold the second mixture into the pumpkin mixture

·        Grease the baking pan and line with the waxed paper

·        Grease and flour the paper

·        Spread the batter into the pan and sprinkle with walnuts

·        Bake for 15 minutes at 375 degrees F until the cake springs back when touched lightly

·        Dust a linen towel with confectioners’ sugar

·        Turn the cake out onto the linen towel

·        Peel off the paper from the cake and roll up in the towel, beginning with the short end

·        Cool the cake completely

·        In a separate mixing bowl add the 1 cup of confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, butter and cream cheese

·        Beat until fluffy and consistent in color and texture

·        Carefully unroll the cake. If it starts to crack, apply gentle pressure to the weakened area and continue unrolling

·        Spread the filling over the cake in an even layer, stopping one inch from the edge

·        Starting at one narrow edge, roll the cake again, ensuring that it is tight enough to hold together and create the pinwheel appearance on the ends

·        Cover or wrap firmly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving

·        Dust with the additional confectioners’ sugar and serve

If you or an aging loved one needs elderly care services near Lincoln, CA, remember Senior Home Care Services. Call us at (916) 514-7006 for more information.

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