A Pumpkin Layer Cake with Cream Cheese and Toffee Pecans
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3. Cream cheese frosting
Cream butter – Beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy. Add cream cheese – Add the cream cheese in chunks and beat until incorporated. Add icing sugar – Gradually add the icing sugar, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and salt – Mix in the vanilla and salt until well combined. Frosting is done when it’s smooth and creamy.
4. Assembling the cake
Layer cake – Place one cake layer on a serving platter or cake stand. Spread a thick layer of frosting on top, then sprinkle with finely chopped toffee pecans. Repeat with remaining layers. Frost top and sides – Spread a thin layer of frosting on the top and sides of the cake to create a crumb coat. Chill – Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes to set the crumb coat. Finish frosting – Spread a thicker layer of frosting on top and sides of the cake. Decorate – Sprinkle the remaining chopped toffee pecans on top of the cake for decoration. Serve and enjoy!
This Pumpkin Layer Cake is perfect for any fall gathering or special occasion. The combination of moist pumpkin cake, tangy cream cheese frosting, and crunchy toffee pecans is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Enjoy!
