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Spiced Pumpkin Cake with Molasses Cream Cheese & Ginger Snaps

December 3, 2013 By Lori 2 Comments

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The fall harvest means it’s time for pumpkins! Spiced Pumpkin Cake is a must-try.

Fall is almost over with winter knocking on our doors. The holiday season is fast approaching and we are busy, busy, did I say… busy!

I’m so sorry, late again getting the November Cake out to all of you. I had a few failures with this one – 3 cups of pumpkin makes a very bad cake – trust me. But I know it was worth the wait, this is a delicious cake, tested until perfect. Very simple and simply awesome!

Spiced-Pumpkin-Cake-with-Molasses-Cream-Cheese-&-Ginger-Snaps_1 Pile the crushed ginger snap cookies a mile high – great for show! I just used store bought cookies, but feel free to make up a batch of your own. You could use extras from the holiday cookie tray!

Spiced-Pumpkin-Cake-with-Molasses-Cream-Cheese-&-Ginger-Snaps_2 If you want an extra crunch, sprinkle 3 tablespoons of crushed cookie between the layers as well.

Spiced-Pumpkin-Cake-with-Cream-Cheese-&-Ginger-Snaps_4 The layers were moist and tender, thanks to the canola oil! The touch of molasses in the frosting really gives it a unique twist – not over-the-top molasses just a nice difference. I added 1 tablespoon, but if you love molasses go for 2 or even 3!

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Spiced Pumpkin Cake with Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting & Ginger Snap Crumble
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 cups pumpkin pureé
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Butter and flour 2-9" round layer cake pans.
  2. Combine sugar, canola oil and eggs in a large mixing bowl; mix well.
  3. Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder and salt in another bowl.
  4. Stir into oil mixture; beating well. Stir in pumpkin.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Turn out on to racks to cool.
  6. Frost with Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting (below) and garnish with 20 crushed Ginger Snap cookies
Notes
Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting and Gingersnaps: In a mixing bowl, cream ½ cup softened butter and 1 package (8 oz.) softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 3-1/2 cups confectioner's sugar and 1-2 Tbsp fancy molasses and beat until smooth.
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The sponsor of EIEO Cake of the Month is Manitoba Canola Growers. This healthy ‘Canadian’ oil, is low in saturated fat and contains both omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. Thanks Manitoba Canola Growers for the support!

 

 

 

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  1. Katie Armstrong says

    May 30, 2015 at 6:18 pm

    I’ve made this cake now twice and it’s a big hit! I’ve baked it in a 9 x 13″ pan and then frosted with the full frosting amount.
    Thanks, Lori!

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    • Lori says

      May 30, 2015 at 6:27 pm

      I’m so glad to hear that Katie. This is one of my favourite all-time cakes, let’s give it some attention! 🙂

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