Chocolate Pumpkin Cake
"Chocolate and pumpkin are teamed up to make a striking autumn centerpiece cake. The frosting is a scrumptious blend of cream cheese, whipped cream and a little cocoa and spice, then covered with a dark Ganache glaze. This is one dessert that you don’t want to miss..."
INGREDIENTS
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Batter:
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1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1 cup canned pumpkin
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 large egg yolk
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Spiced Cocoa Frosting:
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6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
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2 1/4 cups confectioners' (powdered) sugar, divided
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2 1/4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups whipping (heavy) cream
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1/4 teaspoon orange food color
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Chocolate Glaze:
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4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
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3 tablespoons light corn syrup
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