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Orange Pumpkin Cake

Orange Pumpkin Cake
A subtle orange flavor really brings out the pumpkin flavor in this elegant layered cake. Our holiday dinners aren't complete until pieces of this cake are passed around. —Jo Raines, Sandyville, West Virgina
12 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/3 cup 2% milk
  • FILLING:
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and
  • fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in pumpkin and orange juice concentrate. Combine the flour,
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Orange Pumpkin Cake (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and allspice; add to
  • the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each
  • addition.
  • Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at
  • 350° for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the
  • center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from
  • pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese until light and
  • fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and pie spice; beat until smooth.
  • Fold in whipped topping and pumpkin.
  • Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a
  • serving plate; spread with a fourth of the filling. Repeat layers
  • three times. Sprinkle with pecans; drizzle with caramel topping.
  • Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 609 calories, 26 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 74 mg cholesterol, 248 mg sodium, 88 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013