Indulge in the flavors of autumn with this delectable two-layer pumpkin cake, infused with warm spices and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. It's perfect for any occasion and garnished with pecans for added texture and flavor.
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Ingredients
🎃 1 can 15oz pumpkin purée
🥚 4 eggs
🫒 1 cup vegetable oil, measured with a Pyrex measuring cup
🍦 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
🍚 1 cup granulated sugar
🌾 2 cups King Arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
🌡️ 1 teaspoon cinnamon
🍂 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
🥄 2 teaspoons baking powder
🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt
🧈 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
🧀 1 block 8oz cream cheese, room temperature
🥛 1/4 cup heavy cream
🍨 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
❄️ 4 cups powdered sugar
🌰 Candied or regular pecans, whole for decoration, chopped for sprinkling
Instructions
1- Cake Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two Wilton round baking pans with parchment paper.
- In a large ribbed clear glass mixing bowl, combine pumpkin purée, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar. Whisk until smooth.
2- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- Add the King Arthur flour, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Whisk until well combined.
- Divide the batter equally into the prepared baking pans.
3- Baking:
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from oven, cool slightly, then invert pans to remove cakes. Peel off parchment and cool completely on a wire rack.
4- Cream Cheese Frosting Preparation:
- In a KitchenAid stainless steel mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy using the whisk attachment.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
5- Adding Sugar:
- Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing on low speed, then increase speed until frosting is smooth. Scrape down sides as needed.
6- Cake Assembly:
- Place a dollop of frosting on a white ceramic cake stand to hold the cake.
- Position the first cake layer, spread a generous layer of frosting on top.
7- Final Assembly and Decoration:
- Place the second cake layer over the frosted bottom layer. Cover the top with more frosting, smoothing it evenly.
- Decorate with whole pecans and sprinkle chopped pecans over the frosting.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Equipment:
- Pyrex liquid measuring cup
- Wilton round baking pans with red silicone handles
- KitchenAid stand mixer with whisk attachment
- Ribbed clear glass mixing bowl
- Stainless steel mixing bowl
- Two silicone spatulas (one with a black handle and one with a white/wooden handle)
- White ceramic cake stand
- Ziploc plastic re-sealable bag
Nutritional Information: (Approximate, per serving)
- Calories: 450
- Proteins: 6g
- Fats: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
Cooking Tips
- Ensure that butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for optimal frosting texture.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar to prevent mess and lumps.
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