Pumpkin-Pecan Layer Cake

Pumpkin-Pecan Layer Cake
This recipe serves 30. One portion of this dish contains around 2g of protein, 6g of fat, and a total of 133 calories. Head to the store and pick up flour, salt, ginger, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 50 minutes.

Instructions

1
Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
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2
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
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Add pumpkin, beating until blended.
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Combine flour and next 4 ingredients.
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Combine buttermilk, vanilla, and ginger.
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Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with gingered buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed after each addition. Fold in chopped pecans.
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7
Pour batter into 2 greased, parchment paper-lined 9" round cakepans.
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8
Bake at 350 for 18 to 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
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Spread Ginger-Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Cover and chill overnight.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In50 m.
Servings30
Health Score1
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