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Make the perfect cake this Thanksgiving! Impress your family and friends with a pumpkin pecan cake, or maybe a cranberry upside down cake. All your holiday cake needs can be found here!a
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Easy Pumpkin Pie Cake
By Bearbuddy45
![Easy Pumpkin Pie Cake](/media/f9/47/3ea6ac28c3b01e2beafa94367b0cc6b017b1.jpg/rh/easy-pumpkin-pie-cake.jpg)
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Servings 16
Preparation time 10
Cooking time 120
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ SuperMoist™ yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
- Whipped cream, if desired
This pumpkin pie cake combines traditional pumpkin pie with a buttery, crispy topping made from yellow cake mix
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Pumpkin Layer Cake
![Pumpkin Layer Cake](/media/fe/46/8b0d186ffaf2504c8a0587a3354b8ce0fa79.jpg/tsp/pumpkin-layer-cake.jpg)
By LRay
A perfect cake for Thanksgiving! Layers of delicious pumpkin cake with hints of nutmeg are smothered in a rich cinn...
- CAKE:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 cup canola oil
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- Pinch salt
- CINNAMON BUTTERCREAM:
- 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 7 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Pinch nutmeg
- 6 sticks butter, chilled
- CANDIED CRANBERRIES:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 1/2 cups whole fresh cranberries
Pumpkin Spice Cake Balls
![Pumpkin Spice Cake Balls](/media/3c/c0/200ca6dbc936b4fa8dc17f0efd89547a6eb4.jpg/tsp/pumpkin-spice-cake-balls.jpg)
By á-160091
I really like the way these cake balls look with a little dark chocolate drizzled on top and some fall-colored spri...
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box spice cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 stick butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound vanilla candy coating
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 ounce semisweet chocolate
- Sprinkles, to taste
Pumpkin Raisin Cake Recipe
![Pumpkin Raisin Cake Recipe](/media/6e/c5/a76719ba63c2b88947e11808575ffd067bc4.jpg/tsp/pumpkin-raisin-cake-recipe.jpg)
By sandiB2010
This nutty, golden cake is one of my mom's best
- 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 (15-ounce) can solid-pack pumpkin
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 2 cups uncooked oat bran cereal
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup raisins
- Confectioners' sugar, optional
Pumpkin Pound Cake Recipe
![Pumpkin Pound Cake Recipe](/media/b2/e5/9e0a1de35a08209635c9015014a886abd033.jpg/tsp/pumpkin-pound-cake-recipe.jpg)
By dette
If you were looking for your home to smell like fall, you’ve found the right recipe
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup canola oil
- 3 eggs
- 3 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (15-ounce) can solid-pack pumpkin
Pumpkin Pie Cake
![Pumpkin Pie Cake](/media/eb/1c/e9b02becfe30a44c31c87e8eebb521a86db2.jpg/tsp/pumpkin-pie-cake.jpg)
By á-11135
Almost like a pumpkin pie cobbler
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3/4 cup butter
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups pumpkin
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup margarine at room temperature
Pumpkin Roll Cake
![Pumpkin Roll Cake](/media/fb/3f/a3fa87983d2e3bcc65aceefd79bc52e31163.jpg/tsp/pumpkin-roll-cake.jpg)
By junerodgers
I like pumpkin pie but I LOVE this Pumpkin Roll Cake! A thin pumpkin cake is rolled around a white cream filling a...
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2/3 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Debbie's Fresh Apple Cake
![Debbie's Fresh Apple Cake](/media/38/2a/27034a3ef4b0193d48f9deb17e6a1687bc45.jpg/tsp/debbies-fresh-apple-cake.jpg)
By á-46991
Crazy easy to make! Debbie's Fresh Apple Cake is a dessert our family frequently enjoys, it's very tasty!
- 3 cups apples, diced
- 1 cup nuts, chopped
- 2 cups sugar,
- 2 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Fresh Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze
![Fresh Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze](/media/6b/37/335d9fcb14d9b83f8b55dea1679ecf489fcf.jpg/tsp/fresh-apple-cake-with-brown-sugar-glaze.jpg)
By XrayKim
If you don't bake this Fresh Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze to eat it, at LEAST bake it so the delicious smells
- APPLE CAKE:
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped apples
- 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)
- BROWN SUGAR GLAZE:
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 Tablespoon heavy cream
Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake
![Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake](/media/0d/20/3aead765a6eb656889082f620ef3d2949c88.jpg/tsp/pumpkin-pecan-streusel-coffee-cake.jpg)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This layered coffee cake is super moist and tender, because it has sour cream in it--yum! There is a layer of pumpk...
- CAKE:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- PUMPKIN LAYER:
- 1 (15-ounce) cans pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves OR
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, in lieu of cinnamon, ginger and cloves
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- PECAN STREUSEL:
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 3/4 stick butter, melted
- 3/4 cup flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Slow Cooker Sticky Caramel Pumpkin Cake
![Slow Cooker Sticky Caramel Pumpkin Cake](/media/46/76/4a11c36e2c36f3f0e6a90357e07f94991b59.jpg/tsp/slow-cooker-sticky-caramel-pumpkin-cake.jpg)
By á-46353
There’s no denying that it’s time to start seriously thinking ‘pumpkin
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 1 cup (2-sticks) butter, softened
- 4 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 can (15-ounce) solid-pack pumpkin
- 1 jar (16-ounces) caramel sauce or ice cream topping
Apple Cake with Vanilla Sauce
![Apple Cake with Vanilla Sauce](/media/ef/e6/96aea92d0edd09cab2fac84b539769e24fdc.jpg/tsp/apple-cake-with-vanilla-sauce.jpg)
By á-1590
This cake is deliciously spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and apples, making a delicious combination when paired with v...
- CAKE:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 4 large apples, cored and grated
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional- I leave them out)
- SAUCE:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Pumpkin Cake Frosted with Cinnamon Cream Cheese
![Pumpkin Cake Frosted with Cinnamon Cream Cheese](/media/1c/07/721b9f2d70b78150ffb9478fab922e0fd7e6.jpg/tsp/pumpkin-cake-frosted-with-cinnamon-cream-cheese.jpg)
By Sneezweed
This pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting is light and fluffy, yet dense and moist
- FROSTING:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cup canned (or fresh) pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup milk
- 12 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake
![Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake](/media/34/19/596530b3b7ad11bd073715594648cc7ea4b9.jpg/tsp/layered-pumpkin-cheesecake.jpg)
By sierra225
Love pumpkin? You'll love this pumpkin cheesecake with a gingersnap crust! Serve plain or with a dollop of real wh...
- 2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs, about 32
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Classic Pumpkin Roll with Orange Cream Cheese Filling
![Classic Pumpkin Roll with Orange Cream Cheese Filling](/media/cf/3d/63e3ea60a7cba320ee66671a35d8bea306cb.jpg/tsp/classic-pumpkin-roll-with-orange-cream-cheese-filling.jpg)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Libby's Pumpkin Roll is a classic recipe that will please anyone who loves pumpkin
- CAKE:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (to sprinkle on towel)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup 100% Pure Pumpkin
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
- FILLING:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon pure orange extract (optional)
- Powdered sugar (optional for decoration)
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Almost-Famous Pumpkin Cheesecake
- 12 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 3/4 cups sugar
- Salt
- 2 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 15-ounce can pumpkins
- 6 larges eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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Pumpkin Pecan Swirl Cheesecake
- CRUST:
- 2 cups Fisher® Pecan Halves
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter (4-tablespoon)
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- FILLING:
- 5 (8-ounces) packages cream cheese (2.5 pounds)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon dry ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup canned 100% pumpkin
- MAPLE GLAZE:
- 1/2 cup Grade A maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped Fisher® Pecan Halves
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Upside-Down Apple-Spice Cake
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1 1/2 pound apples, peeled, chopped (3 large)
- 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® spice cake mix
- Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
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Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
- 20 gingersnap cookies
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup pumpkin, canned (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- Whipped cream, if desired
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Pumpkin-Orange Cheesecake with...
- CRUST:
- 1 (9-ounce) package chocolate wafer cookies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- FILLING:
- 3 (8-ounces each) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Zest of 2 medium oranges
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- TOPPING:
- 6 tablespoons store-bought caramel topping
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
- Flaked salt* (such as Cyprus sea salt flakes or Maldon salt), for garnish
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle
- 1 (18.25-ounces) Box Spice Cake Mix
- 1 (3.4-ounces) Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
- 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 1 Cup Pumpkin Puree (not the pumpkin pie mix)
- 3 Eggs
- 1 and 1/2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
- 1/4 Teaspoon Cloves
- 1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg
- 2 Cups Cold Milk
- 2 (3.4-ounces.) Cheesecake Flavor Instant Pudding Mix
- 2 Cups Whipped Topping
- 1 Cup Pecan Pieces
- 1 Cup English Toffee Bits
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Pumpkin, Caramel & Pecan Cheesecake
- 1/2 cup chopped Planters Pecans, divided.
- 38 Nabisco Ginger Snaps, finely crushed (about 1/2 cups).
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted.
- 4 packages (8-ounces each) Philadelphia Cream Cheese softened.
- 1 cup sugar.
- 1 can pumpkin (15-ounces)
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pies spice.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- 4 eggs
- 25 Kraft Caramels.
- 1/4 cup milk.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake with Salted...
- 1 3/4 cups crushed graham crackers (from 14 sheets)
- 1/3 cup light-brown sugar, packed
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened (I recommend using Philadelphia)
- 1 cup light-brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 large egg yolks
- Salted caramel sauce (store bought)
- Sweetened whipped cream, for serving, optional
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Maple Brown Sugar Pumpkin Roll
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 to 4 tablespoons milk, only if needed
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- pinch of salt
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Squares
- CREAM CHEESE TOPPING:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- PUMPKIN SPICE BLONDIES:
- 1 cup (2-sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
- 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 (15-ounces) can unsweetened pumpkin purée
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Pumpkin Cake with Apple Cider Glaze
- CAKE:
- 1 yellow cake mix
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
- GLAZE:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons apple cider
- 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
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The No-Peel Apple Cake
- CAKE:
- 1 1/3 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- Shortening
- APPLES:
- 2 pounds McIntosh apples (about 6 apples, 6 to 7 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch table salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- APPLE BRANDY SAUCE:
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Pinch table salt
- 1 tablespoon apple brandy
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
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