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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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A beautiful cake and yummy too you can make it 4 layers like the picture or just 2 layers .......... courtesy nestles cookbook..... Ingredients:
cake ............... |
3- cups all-purpose flour |
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
2- teaspoons pumpkin pie spice |
1- teaspoon baking soda |
3/4- teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/2- teaspoon salt |
1 1/2 - cups granulated suagr |
3/4- cup ( 1 1/2 sticks ) butter softened |
3- large eggs |
1 1/2 - cups libbys pure 100% pumpkin |
1/2- cup evaporated milk |
1/4 - cup water |
1 1/2- teaspoon vanilla |
maple frosting ................ |
11 ounces cream cheese |
1/3- cup butter , softened |
3 1/2- cups - sifted powdered sugar |
2- 3 teaspoons maple flavoring |
orange peel twists , fresh mint , chopped nuts for garnish............ |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees f. grease and flour 2 9 inch - round cake pans
2. for cake ................
3. combine flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt in a small bowl
4. beat granulated sugar and butter in largemixer bowl until creamy
5. add eggs; beat for 2 minutes
6. beat in pumpkin , evaporated milk, water and vanilla.
7. gradually beat in flour mixture
8. spread evenly into prepared pans
9. bake for 35 - 40 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean when inserted in center.........
10. cool in pans on a wire rack for 15 minutes , then remove to wire racks to cool completely........
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12. for maple frosting
13. beat cream cheese and powdered sugar in a larger mixer bowl until fluffy add maple flavoring , mix well..........
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15. to assemble cake ;....................
16. cut each layer in half horizontally , with a long , serrated knife
17. frost between each layer and on top od cake leaving sides unfrosted
18. garnish as desired
19. when making 2 layer cake frost sides and top and inbetween
20. 12 servings
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