autumn cake
I love pumpkin and I love Autumn, so why not combine the two favorites together?
prep time
15 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 to 12
Ingredients
- CAKE
- 1 box pilsbury perfectly pumpkin cake mix
- 1 box jell-o pumpkin or vanilla instant pudding (small size)
- 3/4 cup water (approx.)
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon (rounded) ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon (level) ground cloves
- 1 can dole crushed pineapple (8 oz.) - drained (save juice)
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup raisins
- NUTTY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
- 8 ounces philadelphia cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 package pecan chips (4 oz.)
How To Make autumn cake
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare two 8 inch round cake pans. *Hint - use wax paper to line bottom of cake pans and cooking spray for edges.
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Step 2Prepare cake mix as directed on box, include the pudding, spices, and pineapple juice. Fold the crushed pineapple and raisins into batter. Pour evenly into both cake pans.
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Step 3Bake for 34 to 38 mins. Insert toothpick. Cake is finished if toothpick comes out clean. Remove cake pans from oven and place on cake racks to cool. After about 8 minutes, remove cakes from pans and place on racks to cool completely.
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Step 4Prepare frosting. Put cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in bowl. Mix on medium with electric hand mixer until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar. Last add pecan chips. Mix until well blended.
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Step 5Place one cake layer on plate and frost top. Add second cake layer. Frost top and sides. Then serve and enjoy!
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