Pumpkin-Pecan Layer Cake With Ginger-Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Pumpkin-Pecan Layer Cake With Ginger-Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened; 1 ½ cups firmly packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 cup canned pumpkin; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup buttermilk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1.5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened (12 oz. total); ½ cup butter, softened; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 4 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

½ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1.5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened (12 oz. total)
½ cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
2
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
3
Add pumpkin, beating until blended.
4
Combine flour and next 4 ingredients.
5
Combine buttermilk, vanilla, and ginger.
6
Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with gingered buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
7
Beat at low speed after each addition.
8
Fold in chopped pecans.
9
Pour batter into 2 greased, parchment paper-lined 9-inch round cakepans.
10
Bake at 350 degrees for 18 - 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
11
Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
12
Spread Ginger-Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.
13
Cover and chill overnight.
14
GINGER-CREAM CHEESE FROSTING (ingredients above): Beat first 3 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
15
Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
16
Add vanilla, beating until smooth.
17
Chill 30 minutes or until spreading consistency.

2013

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

256

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, softened, 1 ½ cups firmly packed light brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 cup canned pumpkin, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin-Pecan Layer Cake With Ginger-Cream Cheese Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pumpkin-Pecan Layer Cake With Ginger-Cream Cheese Frosting

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