INGREDIENTS
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For the cake:
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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3 large eggs
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2/3 cup pumpkin or butternut squash puree
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
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1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, plus extra for dusting
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For the filling:
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8 ounces mascarpone cheese
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3/4 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar
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2 tablespoons heavy cream
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest