🍂 Autumn Harvest Cake

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A cozy and beautifully spiced cake that captures the essence of autumn. Soft layers of pumpkin spice cake are paired with creamy maple frosting and decorated with elegant fall-inspired details like golden leaves, acorns, and touches of copper. Perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings or cozy autumn celebrations.



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🧁 Ingredients


For the Cake:


2½ cups all-purpose flour


2 teaspoons baking powder


1 teaspoon baking soda


½ teaspoon salt


2 teaspoons cinnamon


½ teaspoon nutmeg


½ teaspoon ginger


1 cup pumpkin purée


1 cup brown sugar


½ cup granulated sugar


1 cup vegetable oil


4 large eggs


1 teaspoon vanilla extract



For the Frosting:


1 cup unsalted butter, softened


4 cups powdered sugar


2 tablespoons maple syrup


1 teaspoon vanilla extract


2 tablespoons heavy cream



For Decoration:


Fondant leaves in red, orange, and gold


Edible gold dust


Cinnamon sticks or dried orange slices (optional)


Small fondant pumpkins or acorns




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👩‍🍳 Instructions


1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.



2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.



3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin purée, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.



4. Combine wet and dry mixtures and stir until just blended.



5. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.



6. Let cakes cool completely before frosting.



7. For the frosting: beat butter until creamy, add powdered sugar gradually, then maple syrup, vanilla, and cream until fluffy.



8. Frost the cake layers and smooth the outer coat.





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🎨 Decoration & Design


Transform your autumn cake into a warm seasonal masterpiece:


Cover the cake with a light caramel or cream-colored frosting.


Add elegant fondant leaves in shades of gold, burnt orange, red, and copper cascading from the top down one side.


Dust the leaves with edible gold shimmer for a luxurious fall glow.


Add small fondant pumpkins or acorns at the base for a cozy woodland touch.


Place cinnamon sticks or dried orange slices decoratively around the base for aroma and visual warmth.


Finish with a light drizzle of maple glaze on top for a natural, rustic effect.




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