Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake

By chelyc13

Ingredients

• 1 package yellow cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 1/2 cups vanilla frosting
• 1 1/4 cups chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, pumpkin, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 2 mintues.

Pour into two well greased and floured 9in round baking pans. Bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the centers comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Combine frosting and remaining cinnamon; spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Press walnuts lightly into frosting on sides of cake.