Pumpkin Pie Cake

Name: Pumpkin Pie Cake
Ingredients: 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size); 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup water; 1 cup canned pumpkin; 1-3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2-1/2 cups vanilla frosting; 1-1/4 cups chopped walnuts

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup water
1 cup canned pumpkin
1-3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2-1/2 cups vanilla frosting
1-1/4 cups chopped walnuts

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, pumpkin, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
2

Pour into 2 well-greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3

Combine frosting and remaining cinnamon; spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Press walnuts lightly into frosting on sides of cake. If desired, dust top of cake with additional ground cinnamon.