- 16
- 25 mins
- 60 mins
Ingredients
- 8 8 3 2 2 5 cream cheese 3 sticks butter 2 Tb. pure maple syrup 2 tsp. vanilla extract 5
- 6 6 6 cups powdered sugar
Preparation
Step 1
Directions:
For the Pumpkin Spice Cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour THREE 9-inch cake pans and set aside.
Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Pour in the melted butter, pumpkin and eggs and beat (or whisk) until smooth.
Divide the batter evenly among the three pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top bounces back when pressed on.
Cool for 10 minutes then flip out of the pans and cool completely.
Use a serrated knife to trim the top of each cake to make a level surface.
For the Maple Frosting: Place the cream cheese, butter, maple syrup and vanilla in a bowl. Beat until light and creamy. Slowly add the powdered sugar and beat until the desired consistency is reached. Refrigerate until ready to use.
To Assemble. Place one cake on a cake plate. Spread 1/3 of the frosting in a thick layer over the top. Add the second cake on top spread another 1/3 of the frosting. Top with the third cake. Place the remaining frosting in a piping bag with a decorative tip. Pipe stars over the top of the cake. Garnish with chopped nuts if desired.