Maple Pumpkin Torte

Directions

1. 1
   Grease 3 9-inch baking pans and line with parchment or waxed paper.
2. 2
   Grease the paper and set aside.
3. 3
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, 1/2 cup flour, and the cinnamon.
4. 4
   Add the water, pumpkin, eggs, oil and maple extract; beat well.
5. 5
   Transfer a third of the batter into a small mixing bowl and beat in brown sugar and remaining flour.
6. 6
   Stir in chips and nuts.
7. 7
   Pour into one of the pans.
8. 8
   Divide the plain batter between the other two pans.
9. 9
   Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or a toothpick comes out clean.
10. 10
    Cool for 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack.
11. 11
    Remove to wire racks and cool completely.
12. 12
    Frost with cream cheese frosting.