Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Pumpkin Cake Recipe

If you are looking for a little twist on the traditional Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, here is a delicious recipe for a pumpkin layer cake. Even those who don't like pumpkin pie usually enjoy this moist and flavorful cake. Let us know what you think!


Pumpkin Cake
Ingredients:
Cake:
1 pkg yellow cake mix with pudding
3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup oil
3 large eggs
Cinnamon Whipped Cream Frosting:
2 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour two 8 or 9 inch round cake pans. In large bowl, combine all cake ingredients. Beat at low speed with mixer until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at high speed. Pour batter into pans.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes, then remove from pans. Cool completed on cooling rack.
In medium bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and cinnamon; beat until stiff. Place 1 cake layer top side down on cake plate. Dust off loose crumbs. Spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Top frosted cake with remaining cake layer; top side up. Spread sides and top of cake with remaining frosting. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Store in the refrigerator.
Enjoy and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Karen and Rick

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