"Pumpkin Spice Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Whipped Cream looks and tastes sophisticated but is super easy to make! (How to Make Ahead & Freeze)..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice*
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1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
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3 large eggs (at room temperature)
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1 15 oz. can pumpkin puree
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/2 cup pecans toasted and chopped (more or less to taste)
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8 ounces Cream Cheese (at room temperature)
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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3 tablespoons maple syrup
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon orange juice
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup heavy cream (chilled)