Celebration Pumpkin Cake

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Celebration Pumpkin Cake
Yield: Makes 16 servings
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Ingredients:
1
package (18-1/4 ounces) spice cake mix

1
can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin

3
eggs

1/4
cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened

1-1/2
containers (16 ounces each) cream cheese frosting

1/3
cup caramel ice cream topping

Pecan halves for garnish



Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 3 (9-inch) round cake pans. Combine cake mix, pumpkin, eggs and butter in large bowl; beat with electric mixer at medium speed 2 minutes. Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpicks inserted into centers come out clean. Cool 5 minutes on wire racks. Remove from pans; cool completely.

2.
Place one cake layer on serving plate; cover with frosting. Repeat layers, ending with frosting. Frost side of cake. Spread caramel over top of cake, letting some caramel drip down side. Garnish with pecan halves.





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