Ingredients

FOR THE CAKE: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter 1 1/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 3 eggs 2/3 cup milk 1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree 2/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts 1/2 cup diced crystallized ginger FOR THE FROSTING: 8 ounces cream cheese 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup confectioners sugar, sifted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree (optional) Food coloring as desired

Description

Flavored With Warming Spices, This Cake Makes A Lovely Edible Centerpiece For A Halloween Gathering. After Baking The Two Halves Of The Cake, Attach Them Together With Cream Cheese Frosting. Then Let Your Creativity Flow And Decorate The Cake With Leaves

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