Best 2 Pumpkin Patch Cake Recipes
Craving a delectable sweet treat that embodies the essence of fall? Look no further than the pumpkin patch cake! This mouthwatering cake boasts moist, pumpkin-infused layers enveloped in a rich, cream cheese frosting, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With its golden crust and autumnal spices, this culinary masterpiece captures the spirit of the season and offers a delightful experience with each bite. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a comforting dessert, the pumpkin patch cake promises to deliver an unforgettable taste sensation that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
PUMPKIN PATCH CAKE
The perfect theme dessert for an autumn affair, our Pumpkin Patch Cake is made with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix.
Provided by By Heather Baird
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 9 mini muffin cups. Grease 9-inch square pan with shortening; lightly flour.
- Make cake mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs. Fill paper baking cups 3/4 full. Pour remaining batter into square pan.
- Bake cupcakes 12 to 15 minutes; bake square cake 25 to 30 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
- Place one-third of frosting in small bowl. Add a few drops of each red and yellow food colors until light orange color is achieved. Frost mini cupcakes with orange frosting. Cover frosting completely with orange sanding sugar. Break pretzel sticks in half; press half pretzel into center of each cupcake. Press vertical lines into sides of each cupcake with toothpick to make ribs of pumpkin.
- Tint remaining frosting with green food color. Place square cake on serving plate or tray. Frost cake with green frosting. Designate 1 corner of cake to become back; cover corner with crushed chocolate wafers. Sprinkle wafers over center of cake, leaving some of green frosting showing at other edges of cake.
- Arrange mini cupcake pumpkins on top of crushed chocolate wafers. Sprinkle green edge of cake with green sanding sugar. Press small mint leaves onto pumpkin cupcakes near pretzel "stem." Arrange remaining mint sprigs between pumpkins to create appearance of vines. Store cake loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
PUMPKIN PATCH "DIRT" CAKE
Crushed chocolate cookies and ice cream make great 'dirt' for this spooky treat! This recipe was adapted from Strange-1's original pudding cake.
Provided by Allrecipes Magazine
Categories Desserts Frozen Dessert Recipes Ice Cream Cake Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Crush the cookies in 2 batches in a food processor. You'll need about 4 1/3 cups crumbs.
- Spread 1 1/3 cups crumbs over bottom of a 9-x-13-inch baking pan.
- Cut away cardboard packaging from 1 carton of ice cream with scissors. Slice ice cream crosswise into 1-inch-thick rounds with a long knife. Arrange slices over crumbs, cutting smaller pieces to fill gaps. Cover ice cream with another 1 1/3 cups crumbs. Repeat with second container of ice cream, and top with remaining crumbs. Freeze until firm, at least 1 hour.
- Mix frosting with enough green food coloring to make it bright green, then transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a plain tip. Arrange 3 double rows of pumpkins on top of cake and pipe vines connecting pumpkins. Freeze until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 calories, Carbohydrate 82.3 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 322.8 mg, Sugar 64.1 g
Tips:
- To make a moist and tender cake, use a combination of all-purpose flour, cake flour, and cornstarch.
- Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best flavor. You can make your own puree by roasting and blending pumpkin.
- Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a light and airy cake.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
- Bake the cake at a moderate temperature (350°F) for the recommended amount of time. Overbaking can dry out the cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- For a cream cheese frosting, use equal parts softened cream cheese and unsalted butter. Beat together until light and fluffy, then add vanilla extract and powdered sugar to taste.
- For a chocolate ganache frosting, heat heavy cream and chocolate chips together in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- To decorate the cake, you can use sprinkles, chopped nuts, or even fresh flowers.
Conclusion:
Pumpkin patch cake is a delicious and festive fall dessert. It's perfect for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving dinners, or any other autumn gathering. With its moist and tender crumb, rich pumpkin flavor, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give pumpkin patch cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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