Ingredients

3 cups sifted cake flour (sifted, then measured)

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

2 cups sugar

1 cup canola oil or vegetable oil

4 large eggs

1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Caramel icing and fruit and walnut filling

• 1/2 cup dark rum
• 6 tablespoons raisins
• 6 tablespoons dried sweetened cranberries

• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 6 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces, room temperature
• 2 1/4 cups sugar
• 2/3 cup water
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

• 1 1/2 cups walnuts, toasted, chopped
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel

• Thin orange peel strips
• Vanilla ice cream

Description

Dark Rum Moistens The Cake Layers And Adds Another Festive Flavor To This Beautiful And Delicious Holiday Dessert. The Cake Can Be Made And...

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