Best 20 Pumpkin Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of fall with our collection of pumpkin frosting recipes. These smooth and creamy frostings are the perfect complement to your favorite pumpkin cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more. From classic cream cheese frosting to decadent chocolate ganache, our diverse selection of recipes caters to every taste preference. Experience the perfect balance of sweetness and spice with our maple pumpkin frosting or add a touch of elegance with our cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Each recipe is meticulously crafted using high-quality ingredients, ensuring a rich and flavorful frosting that elevates your baked goods to new heights. Let your creativity shine as you explore the endless possibilities of pumpkin frosting.

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INCREDIBLY MOIST PUMPKIN-SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Incredibly Moist Pumpkin-Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

Fall in love with the irresistible flavors of pumpkin spice! This easy pumpkin spice cake is brimming with a cozy, comfortable taste that gets even better by covering it with heaps of cream cheese frosting. There is lots to love here: from a moist sponge cake that's packed with spice, all the way to a topping that will give any cherry on top a run for its money.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix
2/3 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup sour cream
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
5 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottoms only of three 9-inch round cake pans with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until moistened, then on high speed 2 minutes. Divide batter equally among pans. Bake 24 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until smooth. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency.
  • Place 1 cake layer, rounded side down, on serving plate; spread about 3/4 cup frosting over top to within about 1/4 inch of edge. Top with second cake layer, rounded side up; spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Top with third layer, rounded side up. Spread thin layer of frosting on side of cake. Spread remaining frosting on side and top of cake. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 48 g, TransFat 0 g

PUMPKIN COOKIES WITH BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING



Pumpkin Cookies with Browned Butter Frosting image

Get fall into full swing with sweet flavor, warm spices, and moist texture! Then, add your magic touch with a scene-stealing slightly burnt brown butter icing that adds just the right amount of richness and sweetness to take these cookies over the top, right where you like it. And while we don't like to play favorites, we'd be lying if we didn't mention these pumpkin cookies with brown butter frosting are on our list of unbeatable recipes. Take our word for it, try them for yourself, and create a bite of amazing 100% from scratch. It all comes together in just over an hour! So what are you waiting for?

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup (from 15-oz can) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
1/3 cup butter (do not use margarine or spread; it will burn)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, 3/4 cup butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until well blended. Beat in pumpkin and eggs until well mixed. On low speed, beat in flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  • On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until almost no indentation remains when touched in center. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, place powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 3 tablespoons milk. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/3 cup butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, just until light brown.
  • Pour browned butter over powdered sugar mixture. Beat on low speed about 1 minute or until smooth. Gradually add just enough of the remaining 1 tablespoon milk to make frosting creamy and spreadable. Generously frost cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g

PUMPKIN COOKIES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING (THE WORLD'S BEST!)



Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting (The World's Best!) image

After getting this recipe from a friend, I have made them over 100 times for family and friends and they are always a hit, especially around Halloween and Thanksgiving! As far as the spices go, less is more; this is not a full-on pumpkin pie or pumpkin bread/cake. They're light and moist cookies with a taste of fall in every bite!

Provided by Sabattis

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h10m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup butter
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 egg
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and ginger together in a bowl. Beat 1 cup butter, white sugar, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and egg with an electric mixer in a separate large bowl, beating until mixture is smooth. Beat in pumpkin puree. Gradually stir dry ingredients into pumpkin mixture. Batter will be moist.
  • Spoon batter by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cookies cool for about 5 minutes on sheets before removing to finish cooling on waxed paper.
  • Beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl with an electric mixer until soft and creamy. Beat in confectioners' sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time, until frosting is smooth and spreadable. Frost cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 24.7 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

PUMPKIN-SPICE BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Pumpkin-Spice Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting image

A perfect dessert for fall potlucks, delicious pumpkin bars are made even better with cream cheese frosting.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 49

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup raisins, if desired
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 to 3 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, oil and pumpkin with wire whisk until smooth. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Stir in raisins. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and bars spring back when touched lightly in center. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until smooth and spreadable. Spreading frosting over bars. Sprinkle with walnuts. For bars, cut into 7 rows by 7 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE WITH HONEY FROSTING



Pumpkin Spice Cake with Honey Frosting image

This moist and delicious Pumpkin Spice Cake with Honey Frosting is a nice alternative to pumpkin pie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon pumpkin-pie spice (or 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon each allspice and cloves)
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin puree
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, very soft
1 bar (8 ounces) regular (or reduced-fat) cream cheese, very soft
1/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin-pie spice. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, butter, and pumpkin puree until combined. Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture, and mix gently until smooth.
  • Turn batter into prepared pan, and smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool cake 10 minutes in pan, then turn out of pan, and cool completely, right side up, on a rack.
  • Make Honey Frosting: In a medium bowl, whisk butter, cream cheese, and honey until smooth.
  • Spread top of cooled cake with honey frosting. Cut cake into squares to serve.

PUMPKIN CAKE BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING!



Pumpkin Cake Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting! image

I love pumpkin bars all year long, and these ones take the cake! Moist, delicious, and perfect everytime. Everyone asks for the recipe after they've tried them!

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large eggs
1 2/3 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
6 ounces cream cheese
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease and flour one glass 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add to wet ingredients and mix thoroughly.
  • Spread into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • For the frosting: beat together the cream cheese, butter and confectioner's sugar.
  • Evenly spread over bars after they have cooled.

PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES WITH MAPLE FROSTING



Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Maple Frosting image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 10 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing the pan
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
Maple Frosting (recipe follows)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped Heath bars, for serving (two 1.4-ounce bars)
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush the top of a muffin pan with vegetable oil and line it with 10 paper liners.
  • Into a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt. In a larger bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin, granulated sugar, brown sugar and the 1/2 cup vegetable oil. Add the flour mixture and stir to combine.
  • Scoop the batter into the prepared tins (I use a 2 1/4-inch ice cream scoop) and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely, spread the cupcakes with the Maple Frosting and sprinkle with the chopped Heath bars.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese, butter, maple syrup and vanilla on medium-low speed until very smooth. With the mixer on low, slowly add the confectioners' sugar and mix until smooth.

SPICED PUMPKIN CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING AND CHOCOLATE LEAVES



Spiced Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Chocolate Leaves image

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Cream Cheese     Spice     Pumpkin     Fall     Chill     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 29

For chocolate leaves
6 ounces imported milk chocolate (such as Lindt), finely chopped, plus one 1-inch piece of milk chocolate
24 fresh lemon or camellia leaves, wiped clean with moist paper towels, patted dry
6 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), finely chopped, plus one 1-inch piece of white chocolate
6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped, plus one 1-inch piece of bittersweet chocolate
For cake
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup dried currants
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup canned solid pack pumpkin
For frosting
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons robust-flavored (dark) molasses
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
2 8-ounce packages chilled cream cheese
1/3 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Make chocolate leaves:
  • Line small baking sheet (or large plate) with foil. Add enough hot water (125°F. to 130°F.) to 9-inch-diameter cake pan to measure depth of 1 inch. Place 6 ounces finely chopped milk chocolate in 3- to 4-cup glass bowl; place bowl in hot water. Let stand just until outer edges of chocolate melt. Stir until chocolate is partially melted (some soft pieces will remain). Transfer bowl to work surface and stir until chocolate is melted and smooth and instant-read thermometer registers no higher than 88°F. (barely lukewarm). If melted chocolate is warmer than 88°F., add 1-inch piece of milk chocolate and stir until temperature falls below 88°F. Remove any remaining piece of chocolate.
  • Hold 1 leaf with heavily veined side up. Using pastry brush, carefully coat upper surface completely with chocolate. Using fingertips, wipe away any chocolate overflow from edges of leaf. Place leaf, chocolate side up, on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with 7 more leaves. Refrigerate coated leaves until chocolate is cold and set, about 10 minutes.
  • Carefully peel lemon leaves off chocolate leaves; return chocolate leaves to baking sheet and refrigerate.
  • Line another small baking sheet (or large plate) with foil. Melt 6 ounces white chocolate and make 8 white chocolate leaves, following technique and temperature guidelines for milk chocolate leaves.
  • Line another small baking sheet (or large plate) with foil. Melt 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate and make 8 bittersweet chocolate leaves, following technique for milk chocolate leaves. (Chocolate leaves can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  • Make cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line bottoms of two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 2-inch-high sides with waxed paper. Spray sides of pans with nonstick spray. Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, salt and cloves into medium bowl; sift again. Place currants in small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon flour mixture and toss to coat; mix in walnuts.
  • Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Beat in flour mixture in 3 additions alternately with milk in 2 additions. Beat in pumpkin. Fold in currant-walnut mixture. Divide batter equally between prepared pans (batter will be about 3/4 inch deep).
  • Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks 10 minutes. Turn cakes out onto racks; peel off waxed paper. Cool layers completely. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap in foil and store at room temperature.)
  • Make frosting:
  • Beat butter, brown sugar, molasses, vanilla and orange peel in large bowl until fluffy. Beat in cream cheese. Sift powdered sugar over; beat to blend. (Frosted cake can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome and refrigerate. Let cake stand at room temperature 2 hours before continuing.)
  • Assmble:
  • Place 1 cake layer, bottom side up, on platter. Spread with 1 1/2 cups frosting. Top with second cake layer, bottom side down. Spread remaining frosting smoothly over top and sides of cake.
  • Arrange chocolate leaves decoratively on top and sides of cake. Serve immediately or let stand up to 2 hours.

SPICED PUMPKIN LAYER CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Spiced Pumpkin Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

When it comes to dessert, I am a chocoholic first and fruit-pie lover second; but after several test batches to perfect this cake, I am completely won over, and so is everyone who has tasted it. This is simply a spectacular cake-moist and light with spiced pumpkin flavor and sweet bites of coconut and pineapple. In addition, it is a snap to make. It requires two 9-inch cake pans to make the layers, but the cake itself can be mixed together with a rubber spatula and bowl. If all the cake ingredients are pre-measured and the cake pans prepared, this can be a fun kitchen project to do with children, especially since it can be made ahead and frozen.

Provided by Diane Morgan

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Cream Cheese     Dried Fruit     Coconut     Pineapple     Spice     Pumpkin     Cinnamon     Butter     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 22

Cake
Butter for coating cake pans, at room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting the pan
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 large eggs, beaten
1 cup canola or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups canned unsweetened pumpkin purée
1 cup lightly packed sweetened flaked coconut
3/4 cup canned crushed pineapple (do not drain)
1/3 cup dried currants
Cream Cheese Frosting
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons canned unsweetened pumpkin purée
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter two 9-inch diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch sides. Line the bottom of each pan with a circle of parchment paper. Butter the parchment paper. Sprinkle the pans with flour, tap the pans to evenly distribute the flour, and then shake off the excess flour. Set aside.
  • To make the cake, in a large bowl, sift together the 2 cups flour, the granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and cloves. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, oil, and vanilla. In another medium bowl, combine the pumpkin purée, coconut, crushed pineapple, and currants.
  • Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined. Add the pumpkin mixture and stir just until combined. Divide the batter between the prepared pans, spreading it evenly. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean. Transfer to wire racks and let cool in the pans for 15 minutes. Run a table knife around the edge of the pans to loosen the cakes. Invert the cakes onto the racks and peel off the parchment paper. Let cool completely before frosting the cakes.
  • To make the frosting, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium speed for about 3 minutes until smooth. Add the butter and beat for about 2 minutes until combined. Add the pumpkin purée and beat until incorporated, about 1 minute. Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla and beat for about 3 minutes until fluffy.
  • Place 1 cake layer on a cake plate or platter. Using an offset spatula, spread half of the frosting over the top of the first cake layer. Spread the frosting right to the edge of the top without frosting the sides of the cake. Carefully place the second cake on top, lining up the edges. Spread the remaining frosting over the top of the cake without frosting the sides. Swirl the frosting to decorate the top. Refrigerate the cake to set the frosting. Remove from the refrigerator 30 to 40 minutes before serving.

PUMPKIN CRUNCH CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Pumpkin Crunch Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

This tastes a bit like pumpkin cheesecake on a sugar cookie crust, but the ingredients may surprise you (they did me!). This was served at a holiday party and everyone kept going back for more.

Provided by Mimsy

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 2h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (29 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix with pudding
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
¾ cup frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Mix pumpkin, evaporated milk, sugar, eggs, and cinnamon together in a bowl; spread in the prepared baking pan. Pour cake mix on top. Pat chopped nuts into surface. Spoon melted butter evenly over nuts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Allow cake to cool completely, about 1 hour. Turn over onto a baking sheet; remove parchment paper.
  • Mix cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and whipped topping together in a bowl. Spread onto cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.1 calories, Carbohydrate 67.7 g, Cholesterol 116.8 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 627 mg, Sugar 49.7 g

EASY PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES WITH CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Easy Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes With Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting image

A quick and easy doctored cake-mix recipe that's perfect for Halloween parties and birthday parties in the fall. I've decreased the fat content by using some lower fat ingredients and the flavors are still amazing.

Provided by RunninLion

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 cupcakes, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
4 egg whites
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line two 12-muffin pans with paper baking cups.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, egg whites, water, oil, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon.
  • Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  • Fill each paper cup about 3/4 full with batter.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes or until an inserted toothpick in the center comes out clean. Set aside on metal rack to cool.
  • Prepare frosting by placing cream cheese, butter, sugar and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl.
  • Beat on medium until well-combined and smooth.
  • For a prettier, more elegant presentation, use a piping bag to frost cooled cupcakes. Decorate with sprinkles or other fall/halloween deco items if desired.

EMERIL'S PUMPKIN-SPICE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Emeril's Pumpkin-Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting image

"Pumpkin is not just for pies! Whip up a batch of these easy cupcakes with your kids for a twist on a favorite fall ingredient. They make awesome after-school sweets and are a welcome change from pumpkin pie on your holiday table."Emeril Lagasse

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 55m

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup pure pumpkin puree (from a 15-ounce can)
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
Cream Cheese Frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Lightly coat 24 standard muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and vanilla. In another medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugars on medium-high until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, scraping down bowl as needed. With mixer on low, beat in flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with 2 additions pumpkin mixture, until combined.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup batter into each muffin cup. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes, rotating pans halfway though. Let cupcakes cool in pans on wire racks, 15 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pans and let cool completely on racks, 10 minutes. To serve, spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 10 g

GLUTEN-FREE PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting image

A perfect dessert for fall potlucks, these delicious pumpkin bars are gluten free and topped with yummy cream cheese frosting.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 cups Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free all-purpose rice flour blend
2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 package (8 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon pure vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon fat-free (skim) milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, oil and pumpkin with whisk until smooth. Stir in flour blend, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and bars spring back when touched lightly in center. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until smooth and spreadable. If necessary, beat in milk 1/2 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency. Spread frosting over bars; refrigerate 30 minutes before cutting for frosting to set. Cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

PUMPKIN CAKE WITH WHIPPED CINNAMON FROSTING



Pumpkin Cake with Whipped Cinnamon Frosting image

My mom made this for me, and one bite can completely take me back to my childhood. You can easily convert it into a great carrot cake recipe: just use grated carrots in place of pumpkin and add raisins. -Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1/2 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
1 cup butter, softened
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2/3 to 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Cinnamon sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round pans with parchment; grease parchment., Beat eggs, sugar and oil until well blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger and allspice; gradually beat into egg mixture. Stir in pumpkin and pecans., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. , Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely., For frosting, beat butter, cinnamon and vanilla until creamy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and enough cream to reach desired consistency., Using a long serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally in half. Spread 3/4 cup frosting between layers; spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687 calories, Fat 33g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 97g carbohydrate (82g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FOUR-LAYER PUMPKIN CAKE WITH ORANGE-CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Four-Layer Pumpkin Cake with Orange-Cream Cheese Frosting image

Provided by Carolyn Beth Weil

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Kid-Friendly     Cream Cheese     Orange     Fall     Butter     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cake:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
3 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder*
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin
1/3 cup whole milk
Frosting:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 tablespoon finely grated orange peel
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Chopped walnuts or walnut halves, toasted

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Position rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Spray two 9-inch cake pans with 1 1/2-inch sides with nonstick spray. Line bottoms with parchment; spray parchment.
  • Whisk flour and next 4 ingredients in large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in another large bowl until smooth. Beat in brown sugar. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating to blend between additions. Beat in pumpkin. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture in 3 additions alternately with milk in 2 additions, beating to blend between additions. Divide batter between pans.
  • Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool in pans on rack 15 minutes. Run knife around cakes to loosen. Invert cakes onto racks. Remove parchment. Using tart pan bottom as aid, turn cakes over onto racks, top sides up, and cool completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap cakes in plastic and store at room temperature.
  • For frosting:
  • Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until smooth. Add cream cheese and orange peel; beat until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat on low speed until smooth.
  • Trim rounded tops from cakes. Using long serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally in half. Place 1 cake layer, cut side up, on large platter. Spoon 2/3 cup frosting atop cake in dollops; spread to edges. Repeat 2 more times with cake and frosting; top with remaining cake layer, cut side down. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake (layer will be thin). DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover with cake dome; chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.
  • Decorate cake with walnuts and serve.
  • A spice blend that usually contains ground fennel seeds, Szechuan peppercorns, cinnamon, star anise, and cloves; available in the spice section of most supermarkets.

PUMPKIN BARS WITH BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING



Pumpkin Bars with Browned Butter Frosting image

It wouldn't be fall without pumpkin bars, and I think everyone has a favorite version. I based this recipe on one of my grandmother's, so sweet memories are baked into every batch. -Mary Wilhelm, Sparta, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup canola oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
2/3 cup butter, cubed
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, beat the first 6 ingredients until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, pie spice, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 5-7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Transfer to a large bowl. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Spread over bars; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PUMPKIN SPICE COOKIES WITH BROWN SUGAR FROSTING



Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Brown Sugar Frosting image

Light cookies that satisfy your pumpkin spice tastes!

Provided by AmyMTeets

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
½ cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup butter
1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine white sugar, pumpkin, butter, egg, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a separate bowl. Add to pumpkin mixture until a soft dough forms.
  • Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Heat brown sugar and butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat until smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Spread frosting over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 95.6 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

PUMPKIN CINNAMON ROLLS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting image

Spice up any fall morning with these light and fluffy pumpkin cinnamon rolls. For extra creaminess use any Almond Breeze Almond-Cashew Blend instead of Almond Breeze Original.

Provided by Almond Breeze

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Almond Breeze

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 21

¼ cup unsalted butter
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
¾ cup Almond Breeze Original OR any Almond Breeze Almond-Cashew Blend
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
3 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
½ cup pumpkin puree
¼ cup butter, softened
⅔ cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
4 ounces light plain cream cheese
½ cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original or Almond Cashew Original

Steps:

  • Place 1/4 cup butter in small sauce pan over medium high heat. Butter will begin to melt, foam, and crackle. Whisk continuously until butter begins to brown and smell similar to caramel. Immediately remove from heat and transfer to a bowl to cool for a few minutes while you make the dough.
  • In bowl of an electric mixture, add warm almond milk, yeast, and granulated sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes to activate the yeast. While the yeast is activating, whisk together flour, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Once the milk is a bit foamy from the yeast add in 1/2 of the flour mixture, along with the pumpkin puree, egg, and cooled brown butter; stir with a wooden spoon until just combined. Then add in the rest of the flour and stir again until just combined. Place dough hook on your mixer and run on medium-low speed for about 8 minutes. Alternatively you can knead the dough by hand for about 10 minutes.
  • Grease a large bowl with oil or cooking spray. Add dough and turn over, making sure to coat it all with the oil. Cover with plastic wrap and a towel, then place in a warm place to rise for about 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.
  • In a small bowl, combine the filling ingredients: 1/4 cup softened butter, 2/3 cup brown sugar and cinnamon. Once dough is doubled in size, place onto a large surface dusted with flour. Punch dough down and roll into a 15x9-inch rectangle. Spread butter and cinnamon sugar mixture over the dough leaving a 1/2 inch border. Beginning at the 15 inch side, roll up tightly and pinch edges together to seal. Using a serrated knife, gently cut into 12 slices.
  • Grease the bottom of a 9x13-inch or 8x11-inch pan with butter or cooking spray (don't skimp). Place cinnamon roll slices in pan, cover with plastic wrap and let rise again for 30-45 minutes or until dough doubles in size. At this point you can decide if you want to bake them now or later. If later, you can stick them in the refrigerator overnight (covered well). When you are ready to bake the rolls, simply take them out of the 30 minutes prior to baking and bring to room temperature.
  • To bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until barely golden brown. Cool for 5-10 minutes. While cooling, make the frosting by combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and 2 teaspoons almond milk in a medium bowl. Spread evenly over warm rolls. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 197.2 mg, Sugar 19.9 g

PUMPKIN DREAM CAKE WITH CINNAMON MAPLE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Pumpkin Dream Cake with Cinnamon Maple Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by á-37896

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Directions Preheat oven to 300°F. Grease 3, 8-inch round cake pans. Set aside. In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl/stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla, pumpkin and vegetable oil. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Divide batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove pans from oven and immediately place in freezer for 45 minutes. (This keeps the cake moist by immediately stopping the baking so the cake does not continue to bake when you remove it from the oven.) For the frosting: In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon. Add confectioners' sugar and beat on low speed until combined, then on high until frosting is smooth. Assemble the 3 layers with a thick layer of frosting in between each layer. Then apply a thin crumb coat on the top and sides. Pop back in the freezer to harden the crumb coat for about 10 minutes. Apply one final thick and even layer around the outside of the cake. Store in the fridge until ready to serve. Preheat oven to 300°F. Grease 3, 8-inch round cake pans. Set aside. In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl/stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla, pumpkin and vegetable oil. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Divide batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove pans from oven and immediately place in freezer for 45 minutes. (This keeps the cake moist by immediately stopping the baking so the cake does not continue to bake when you remove it from the oven.) For the frosting: In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon. Add confectioners' sugar and beat on low speed until combined, then on high until frosting is smooth. Assemble the 3 layers with a thick layer of frosting in between each layer. Then apply a thin crumb coat on the top and sides. Pop back in the freezer to harden the crumb coat for about 10 minutes. Apply one final thick and even layer around the outside of the cake. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

ORANGE-SPICE PUMPKIN BARS WITH BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING



Orange-Spice Pumpkin Bars with Browned Butter Frosting image

Tempting flavors of pumpkin pie and warm, buttery frosting--what could be better on an autumn afternoon?

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 eggs
1/3 cup butter (do not use margarine)
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 to 4 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening; lightly flour (or spray with baking spray with flour).
  • In large bowl, beat bar ingredients with electric mixer on low speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until moistened. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Spread batter evenly in pan.
  • Bake 23 to 27 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until light golden brown. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar, vanilla and enough milk until smooth and spreadable. Immediately spread frosting over cooled bars. Refrigerate about 15 minutes or until set. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. If desired, garnish each bar with orange peel strip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

- For the smoothest frosting, make sure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before beginning. - If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own by combining 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves. - To get a stiffer frosting, add more powdered sugar. - If you want a looser frosting, add more milk or cream. - For a fun and festive touch, decorate your frosted cupcakes or cookies with pumpkin seeds or candy corn.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin frosting is an easy and delicious way to add a touch of fall flavor to your favorite desserts. Whether you're using it to frost cupcakes, cookies, or cake, this frosting is sure to be a hit. With its creamy texture and pumpkin pie spice flavor, it's the perfect way to celebrate the autumn season. So next time you're looking for a sweet and seasonal treat, give pumpkin frosting a try. You won't be disappointed!

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