Torta de Auyama Recipe: Venezuelan Pumpkin Cake Classic 2026

Torta de auyama is a classic Venezuelan dessert that turns cooked pumpkin into a dense, moist cake with a texture somewhere between a pudding and a cheesecake. Its flavor is sweet and gentle, with a warm aromatic note from cinnamon that makes every slice feel comforting.

It comes together with just eight ingredients: cooked squash, eggs, condensed milk, flour, baking powder, butter, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. You simply boil the pumpkin, blend everything, bake, and chill — no complicated techniques required.

This is a simple yet surprising dessert that works for any occasion, from a family Sunday to a holiday celebration. Some versions add raisins to the batter or serve it with whipped cream or honey, but it is just as delicious on its own.

Ingredients for Torta de Auyama

This recipe makes 12 servings.

• 600 g pumpkin (auyama or squash)
• 20 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 250 g sweetened condensed milk
• 2 medium eggs
• 110 g all-purpose flour
• 6 g baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt

How to Make Torta de Auyama Step by Step

1. Peel and cut the pumpkin

Start by peeling and cutting a pumpkin or auyama into chunks, until you have the 600 grams needed for this dessert.

2. Boil and drain the pumpkin

Boil the pumpkin in water until it is soft, which will take about 20 to 25 minutes. Then drain it and let it cool slightly.

3. Blend the wet ingredients

Place the cooked pumpkin, 20 grams of unsalted butter at room temperature, 250 grams of sweetened condensed milk and 2 medium eggs in a blender. Blend very well until you get a very smooth cream.

4. Add the dry ingredients

Next, pour 110 grams of all-purpose flour, 6 grams of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and ½ teaspoon of salt into the mixture. Beat for one minute to incorporate everything and make sure no traces of flour remain.

5. Bake the cake

Preheat the oven to 180 °C with top and bottom heat. Grease and line an 18 cm springform pan, pour in the cake batter and bake for 1 hour.

6. Cool and chill

Remove the torta de auyama from the oven and let it cool at room temperature. It will come out slightly domed and will sink as it cools, which is normal. Then place it in the refrigerator for 6 hours so it finishes setting inside the pan.

7. Unmold the cake

Once it is cold, carefully unmold the torta.

8. Serve

Serve the torta de auyama cold or at room temperature, cut into portions.

Tips for the Best Torta de Auyama

Choose the right pumpkin

Use a firm, sweet pumpkin or squash that cooks down without becoming watery. After boiling, drain it well so the batter stays thick and the final texture remains dense rather than soggy.

Blend until completely smooth

Blend the pumpkin, butter, condensed milk and eggs until the mixture is perfectly smooth before adding the dry ingredients. This gives the cake its signature silky, custardy crumb.

Chill before serving

The cake needs time in the refrigerator to fully set, so plan for at least 6 hours of chilling. It will taste even better the next day, and you can serve it with whipped cream, honey or raisins if you like.

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