Pumpkin Pie Cake with Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting
OK, so first off this day has been like the day from absolute hell. GAH!
Work is driving me absolutely bonkers. I feel like I keep spinning my tires and doing all this work for people and then I get trampled on. Ever have those weeks?
Can’t seem to get anything done, or do anything the way people want to see it.
I am one of those people that NEVER half asses anything. I don’t have the ability to. It must be in my blood or something, because I will literally not be able to sleep at night if I don’t do something to my full ability.
Anyways, I am done with my whining ๐
SOOO I completed my second race! Can you believe it?? Another 5k, down!
This one was the Warrior Dash too. It was so much fun! It was a tab bit chilly, but the girls I ran with are awesome. We keep each other motivated and we finished in awesome position!
Here are the results:
Warrior Dash CT 2012
Finished in 33:20:60 mins
525th Overall out of 6155 people
34th in my Age Group out of 1154 women
I am so proud of myself!! I would have never believed I would have even been running last year at this let alone be doing as well as I am.
Sometimes you have to give yourself the credit that is needed and I think that the girls and I totally deserve a pat on the back for finishing so strong in that race. I didn’t stop once! Woot!
It was muddy and it was grueling and some of the obstacles were tough, but it was so rewarding at the end you know?
I would highly recommend doing it to anyone who likes a challenge.
Now it is on to the Rugged Maniac this weekend…eeeek! Last race of the year! Wish me luck! I hear this one is little harder, so I am little nervous.
I am doing it with the same group of girls and Patrick is doing this one as well, just in a different wave (they release people in time waves so the obstacles don’t get too crazy).
Onto the recipe…
Fall is my favorite. I love everything about it.
The brisk air, the changing and falling leaves, the bringing out the warmer clothes. I don’t know what it is about Fall, but I just love it.
In the Fall you see all sorts of recipes that pop up mostly to do with pumpkins, apples, caramel…you know the usual nomnoms.
Personally I am not a big fan of pumpkin, not unless it is in a cake or bread. I am not a pumpkin pie eater.
Don’t hate me!
I think it is a texture thing truly. Something about it, just grosses me out haha.
However, my dad and Patrick LOVE pumpkin. The two of them have been working so hard lately on the new house that I wanted to reward them with something good.
Queue Pumpkin Pie Cake with Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting…
Pumpkin Pie Cake:
(adapted from Bake Your Day’s recipe)
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup low fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 can (15-oz) pureed pumpkin
*My adaptions to Cassie’s recipe were to make the cake almost like pie filling but with a bit more form so I could ice it.*
Preheat oven to 325ยบ
In a small bowl combine all the dry ingredients together and whisk until well combined. Set aside.
In a large bowl combine the oil, applesauce and brown sugar until well combined. Add the eggs, yogurt, vanilla and pumpkin and mix until they are completely combined. Add in the dry mixture.
Your cake batter won’t be runny, it will be more fluffy and dense. Almost like a muffin batter, but a tad bit more wet.
Pour your cake evenly into 2-9″ round cake pans. Bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool for about 15 minutes before you take them out of the pan. They should be a bit more flat than a regular cake so you shouldn’t need to trim the tops for icing, but obviously use your discretion.
Let cakes cool completely.
Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting:
(makes about 4 cups)
- 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
- 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons fat-free half & half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (more if you want it really cinnamon-y)
Beat butter on low for about 30 seconds, and then add the sugar 1 cup at a time. Add in the half & half, vanilla, and cinnamon. Beat for about 1 minute. Blend in more half & half if the frosting is too thick (I needed to do this).
Once your cake is completely cooled. Place one layer onto cake pan and cover with icing. Place other layer on top and secure spot. Place another layer of icing on top of that. Ice sides if desired or just leave top and middle with icing.
Leave as is or decorate with fall sprinkles.
I would HIGHLY suggest refrigerating this cake. Since the inside is more like pie filling it will sweat and melt your icing.
The boys really seemed to enjoy it, so if you like pumpkin pie…step right on up. This cake is for you!
35 Comments
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table
Congrats on another successful race! Adventure races are my favorite.
I have to go pretend like I never saw this pie-cake. OMG.
RavieNomNoms
Thanks so much Laura! They are super fun. I think I will do them every year.
Haha, or you could just sneak a piece. I won’t tell your trainer ๐
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie
That looks awesome!! A pie turned cake. Love.
RavieNomNoms
Thanks so much Erin!! ๐
Jenn Baker (@jbakernyc)
Yes!!! More pumpkin things! I’m definitely going to make this in October/November.
RavieNomNoms
Yes to more pumpkin! Scream Fall!
Bibi @ Bibi's Culinary Journey
That looks absolutely delicious! I am pinning this and I think we will be changing our pumpkin pie this year to this pumpkin cake…I have a feeling nobody would complain ๐
RavieNomNoms
Well that is certainly an option isn’t it? I am not sure it would completely replace the normal pumpkin pie that my dad loves so much, but he did enjoy it!
Cassie
It looks so fabulous, dense and chewy! I love your adaptations!
RavieNomNoms
Thanks Cassie. Your original recipe looked SO good, I couldn’t not try it! ๐
Becky
Raven,
Way to go with your races, and Good Luck on your next one. Your Pumpkin Pie Cake is wonderful with the cakey pie filling and Cinnamon Butter Cream Frosting, which is perfect for Fall.
RavieNomNoms
Thanks so much Becky on all counts!! ๐
Becky
Raven,
Way to go with your races, and Good Luck on your next one. Your Pumpkin Pie Cake is wonderful with the cakey pie filling and Cinnamon Butter Cream Frosting,
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
Congrats on your race! This cake looks amazing! I am all about pumpkin right now, but husband isn’t a fan. He might eat this because of all the frosting though ๐
RavieNomNoms
Haha, yea. I can relate to him. I am not a fan of pumpkin either. I like it in certain ways but not in others. You could use this frosting for all sorts of things besides pumpkin though. An apple cake would go nicely with it too!
Liz
Congrats on doing so well on your second race!!! Wow. And this cake looks fantastic…love the cinnamon buttercream….mmmmmm. My hubby is the opposite of you…the only pumpkin he will eat is in pie, but doesn’t like breads or cakes. I love them all!
RavieNomNoms
That is too funny Liz! I definitely don’t like the pie, I love the smell of it, it is always so pretty and my mom always makes it a little different than normal so it is more like a chiffon than a custard. Still can’t dig it. haha. Thanks!!
Anita at Hungry Couple
Congrats on the race. Running must help a little with the stress of work, which we all get. This cake would help me… ๐
RavieNomNoms
Thanks Anita! Working out in general helps me with stress. Get some aggression out.
Jenny @ BAKE
congratulations on your race! and that cake looks incredible!
RavieNomNoms
Thank you so much Jenny!
Monet
Hi love. Congrats on the race! How exciting! And doesn’t this look good? I’m so happy that it’s fall and we can embrace all things pumpkin. Thank you for sharing, sweet friend!
RavieNomNoms
Thank you for coming to visit!!! I am so happy it is Fall and we can embrace all the lovely comforts of the season ๐
Cassie
This is one gorgeous cake. And congrats on the warrior dash!!
cakewhiz
sorry to hear your week didn’t go well. don’t worry… it will get better and i am sure this awesome cake would have made it better already ๐
alex
I totally get what you are saying about the texture thing….but I love pumpkin pie!! this looks perfect..great idea!
Angie@Angie's Recipes
Congratulations on the successful and fun race!
The pumpkin pie looks awesome. Love your clicks too.
Kristi@My San Francisco Kitchen
I’m sorry that work isn’t going so well =( BUT your pumpkin pie cake looks absolutely incredible!!!
Jean | Lemons & Anchovies
I have those days at work, too; hang in there! On a brighter note, congrats on your 5K. ๐
I never liked pumpkin pie growing up and it’s still not my favorite but this, I can eat this no problem and I’d enjoy every bite!
Kate
looks fantastic, Raven! I just love the idea of a pumpkin pie cake. I know what I’ll be making this weekend. Yum!
Balvinder
Congrats for winning the race! I am not an adventurous type of girl, though I company my husband in some of adventurous sports. There is this mountain near in Vancouver, we go grinding every Sunday morning.
Fall has all colors to be loved. The pie looks awesome with multi colored sprinkles around.
Megan
I think I’ll be making this for a ho-down in november…since it looks amazing…and I need something fall-ish ๐ thanks for the inspiration Raven!
Lauren @ Part Time House Wife
Wow… I’ll take that as a reward any time! Looks pretty too!
Thanks for linking up!
RavieNomNoms
Sure thing Lauren! ๐