PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

September 29, 2015

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A homemade, Amish recipe for layered Pumpkin Spice Cake. Topped with cream cheese frosting and chopped nuts.

½ cup shortening (or butter)
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1¼ cups granulated sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2¼ cups sifted cake flour
2½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice*
1 cup solid-pack pumpkin
¾ cup milk
For the frosting:
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup (2 sticks) plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened
5¼ cups powdered sugar (confectioner\'s sugar)
1½ tablespoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans, optional, for topping

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a stand mixer, cream the shortening, then gradually add the sugar and continue creaming until it is light and fluffy. Blend in the eggs. In a separate bowl, sift together...
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Nutritions

Calories
663

Sodium
677mg
28% DV

Fat
24g
38% DV

Protein
6g
13% DV

Carbs
100g
34% DV

Fiber
4g
16% DV