I made up this recipe when my son requested pumpkin cake for Thanksgiving. It was such a hit that it's now become part of our traditional turkey day dinner!-Jeanne Cerrone, Peoria, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the shortening, sugar and brown sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in eggs and pumpkin. Combine the flour, baking powder, allspice, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger and nutmeg. Gradually beat into pumpkin mixture; mix well. , Spoon into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, vanilla and salt until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 100g carbohydrate (79g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Courtney Bobst
b.c86@hotmail.comThis is the best pumpkin spice layer cake recipe I've ever tried.
MDZ MAHIN
mdz.mahin@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of pumpkin spice, but this cake was delicious.
Austin Lyrics
lyrics@hotmail.comThis cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
FARAZ SAHIL702
faraz19@hotmail.comI made this cake for my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge success.
Cora Strumsky
strumsky@hotmail.comThis cake is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.
Osman Malik
osmanmalik77@gmail.comI love the warm spices in this cake.
Hamza Hakim
hakim21@gmail.comThis cake is perfect for fall gatherings.
Aneisha Briscoe
briscoe98@hotmail.co.ukI've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Nur Koresa
k.n@hotmail.co.ukThe cake was moist and flavorful, but the frosting was a bit too thick for my taste.
Farhan Hasib
h@hotmail.comThis cake was a big hit at my potluck.
Waseem Anabiya
anabiya_w37@yahoo.comI'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great.
Payton Mallory
m.payton@hotmail.co.ukThis cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still enjoyable.
Akram Cell
c_akram94@gmail.comI made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was so pretty and delicious.
James Molf
molf-j24@hotmail.co.ukThis cake is a must-try for pumpkin spice lovers!
Pete Hayes
hayes-p@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful.
Noah Vaughn
vaughnn39@yahoo.comThe cake was a little dry for my taste, but the frosting was amazing.
Ayebare Grace
a-grace43@yahoo.comThis cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making it again for my next party.
Shobuj Mia
mshobuj@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of pumpkin spice, but this cake was delicious! The spices were perfectly balanced and the cake was so moist.
Salar Yaseen
syaseen14@hotmail.co.ukThis pumpkin spice layer cake was a hit at my Thanksgiving gathering! Everyone loved the moist and flavorful cake, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.