AMIEs Halloween Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven to 180AsC and grease (base line) a 22cm round cake.
2. 2
   Mix together all the dry ingredients except sugar in a mixing bowl, mixing well to combine.
3. 3
   Beat the egg whites until stiff.
4. 4
   Add the sugar and beat to soft peaks.
5. 5
   Combine together the egg yolks and pumpkin puree and stir well into the egg white mixture.
6. 6
   Add the dry ingredients and stir well until well blended.
7. 7
   Pour the mixture evenly into the cake pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until done.
8. 8
   Leave to cool.
9. 9
   Remove from the pan and cut into three layers horizontally ( 2 layers only, if you want).
10. 10
    To make the topping, combine together the cream cheese and the icing sugar.
11. 11
    Stir in the whipped cream.
12. 12
    Spread half of the icing into the layers.
13. 13
    Put the layers together placing the third layer on top.
14. 14
    Spread the remaining icing over the cake surface, top and sides of the cake.
15. 15
    Decorate with any halloween decorations or just sprinkle with cocoa powder.
16. 16
    Serve and enjoy.