INGREDIENTS
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PUMPKIN CAKE LAYERS
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3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 1/2 cups (310g) sugar
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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3 tbsp (45ml) vegetable oil
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3 large eggs, room temperature
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1 large egg white, room temperature
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2 1/2 cups (325g) all purpose flour
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2 tsp (8g) baking powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 1/2 tsp (5g) ground cinnamon
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1/2 tsp nutmeg
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1/8 tsp cloves
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1 3/4 cup (406g) pumpkin puree
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TIRAMISU FILLING
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6 large egg yolks, room temperature
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3/4 cup (155g) sugar
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3/4 cup (6 oz/170g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
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1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
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ESPRESSO MIXTURE
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1/2 cup (120ml) hot water
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2 tbsp (10g) instant espresso coffee powder
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1/4 cup (60ml) Kahlua
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MASCARPONE FROSTING
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3 cups (678g/24 oz) mascarpone cheese, softened
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3 1/2 cups (403g) powdered sugar, sifted
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1 tsp kahlua
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Cream filled wafer cookie sticks*