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Directions:Make the Pumpkin Spice Cake:
1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare two 8-inch cake pans and set aside.
2. Sift together the flour, baking powder and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter with a paddle attachment until creamy. Add in the oil, sugar, brown sugar and mix until combined.
4. Add in the eggs, one at a time (This is very important, each egg should be well incorporated before adding the next to avoid the mixture breaking), and mix until combined.
5. Stir in half of the dry ingredients until just combined. Then stir in half of the pumpkin puree.
6. Repeat the previous step until full combined.
7. Divide the batter between the two prepared pans and bake for about 25 to 28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before removing the cakes from their pans.
Make the Coffee Soak:
1. Combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Bring the minute to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
2. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the syrup thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using.
Make the Heritage Frosting:
1. Pour cold milk into a small saucepan. Before turning on the heat, whisk in flour so no lumps remain. Turn heat on to medium low, and stirring, heat until mixture is thick, like a roux. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and let cool completely.
2. Cream together butter and sugar on medium high speed, until fluffy, about 8 minutes.
3. Add in the milk mixture and beat again until mixture resembles a whipped cream.
Assemble the Cake:
1. Once the cake has cooled, generously brush on the coffee syrup.
2. Fit a piping bag with a Star Tip, Place bag in a cup to stabilize and fill with the Heritage Frosting.
3. Pipe Small Stars on the first layer of the cake. Place the second layer on top and repeat
4. Top with Chocolate Shavings, Pumpkin Pie Spice, or whatever topping you would like to add a little extra something to the presentation |
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