Pumpkin Spice Cake with Maple Icing
๐ Total Time: 1 hour 51 minutes

๐ฅ Servings: 16
๐ Description: Indulge in the warmth and coziness of the holiday season with this delectable Pumpkin Spice Cake, generously topped with a luscious Maple Icing. Perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy night in, this cake embodies the flavors of autumn in every bite.
๐ Keywords: Grains, Vegetable, Kid Friendly, Winter, Spicy, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, For Large Groups, Oven, < 4 Hours
๐ถ Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 485.4
- Fat: 21.4g
- Saturated Fat: 10.4g
- Cholesterol: 93.6mg
- Sodium: 362mg
- Carbohydrates: 70.1g
- Fiber: 1.9g
- Sugar: 46.6g
- Protein: 6.4g
๐ Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup raisins
- For Maple Icing:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
๐ช Instructions:
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Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease a bundt pan thoroughly.
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Creaming: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
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Incorporating Wet Ingredients: Add the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Beat until smooth and well combined.
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Combining Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, ground cloves, and salt.
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Gradual Mixing: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, one cup at a time, stirring well after each addition until fully incorporated.
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Adding Texture: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Baking: Transfer the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it out evenly. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cooling: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a serving plate. Let it cool completely before icing.
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Preparing Maple Icing: In a heavy medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the sugar, evaporated milk, and maple syrup.
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Boiling: Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Allow it to boil for 6 minutes, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
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Final Touch: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the icing into a medium-sized bowl and let it cool for 10 minutes.
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Beating: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the icing for 8-10 minutes until it thickens and becomes creamy.
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Icing the Cake: Once the icing reaches the desired consistency, spread it evenly over the cooled pumpkin spice cake.
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Serving: Slice the cake and serve it to your eager guests, delighting in the heavenly combination of pumpkin spice and maple flavors.
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Enjoy! Revel in the warmth and comfort of this irresistible Pumpkin Spice Cake with Maple Icing, a true celebration of the season’s bounty.
This recipe is sure to become a beloved favorite, bringing joy to your gatherings and leaving everyone craving more of its irresistible flavor.