One of my favorite things to do on my work break is to walk to Barnes & Noble. It is housed in a historic building downtown that used to be a movie theater - it is just so cool looking with the domed high ceilings with some twinkle lights and a fun place to walk around to look at books, magazines and maybe get a Starbucks coffee.
So where I am going with this is I tend to check out the latest food magazines from time to time and the new one from Cuisine Holiday caught my eye with desserts and cookies. I just bought it with no real plan but then it turned out I needed a dessert for Saturday night so I tried this Pumpkin Spice Cake.
I'm calling it by this name but the magazine called it Perfect Pumpkin Bars and guess what - they are! So moist with lots of spices and a cream cheese and white chocolate frosting.
It also comes together quite easy and one that I think could (and should) make an appearance at your dessert table.
I also liked the toppings they suggested - chopped craisins, pecans and crystallized ginger - plain would be fine too but this just gave it a little boost. The DIY Guy and guests really enjoyed it and I think you will too!
Sadly my browsing days will be over at the end of December, B&N's lease is up and they are moving out of our downtown... bummed! Will definitely miss that place!!
Another pumpkin recipe - Pumpkin Banana Nut Bread
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Pumpkin Spice Cake
A tender and moist cake bursting with pumpkin flavor with cream cheese frosting
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
- 4 eggs at room temperature
- 1 tbl vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 4 oz white chocolate chopped
- 12 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1 ½ sticks of soft butter
- 3 cups sifted powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Spray a 11 ½″ x 16 ½″ baking sheet with nonstick spray
- In a large bowl whisk the sugar, brown sugar, oil, pumpkin, eggs and vanilla
- In another large bowl whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and all the spices then sift into the wet ingredients.
- Whisk together until smooth then pour and spread batter onto baking sheet.
- Bake the bars until a toothpick comes out clean (about 20-25 minutes)
- Let cool completely before frosting
- Frosting - melt the chocolate in the microwave checking every 30 seconds and stirring until melted (about 2 minutes)
- Beat cream cheese and butter on high until smooth then add melted chocolate and beat to combine well
- Add the powdered sugar on low until smooth
- Spread over cooled bars, cut and store in refrigerator
- If desired garnish with chopped craisins, pecan pieces and crystallized ginger
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 252Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 200mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 1gSugar: 22gProtein: 2g
Nutritional information provided is computer-generated and only an estimate. You may want to do your own research with the ingredients listed if you have concerns about health or specific diets.
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Teresa Ambra says
You had me when you added the white chocolate to the cream cheese frosting. Oh, my! 🙂
Marcie FlavortheMoments says
This cake looks so moist and delicious, Deb, and that frosting takes the cake! Pinned. 🙂
cooking with curls says
OMG, that cake looks so good Deb!! I wish I had a piece...or all of it right now. 😉
FoodtasticMom says
This sounds SO good! I love that the frosting has white chocolate in it. Pinned to try!
Two Healthy Kitchens says
This looks just luscious! The white chocolate and bits of crystallized ginger really put it over the top! Pinned! 😀 And I love that you walk to Barnes & Noble on your breaks - that's my kind of work break! I looooove bookstores! 😀 ~Shelley
Adelina Priddis says
The frosting has me sold! I know my husband will love this too, with the pumpkin spice. Thanks for sharing on Weekend Bites
petiteheart says
What was the butter for?
EZPZ Mealz says
I love when magazine recipe finds turn out awesome! These looks great.
Cathy Trochelman says
I love trying different pumpkin bars! These sound great!
Elizabeth Duquette-Hollands says
This sounds like it would be my husbands new favourite treat. For the last few yrs it's been pumpkin woopie pies.
Sarah Rose says
Well doesn't this just look like the perfect fall cake! Love it - pinning!
Kim Lange says
Yum! That cake looks amazing!! Pinning and thanks for sharing!
Pamela says
Looks yummy! I am a sucker for anything pumpkin.
Walking on Sunshine says
This looks amazing! I love pumpkin...anything! Thanks for joining Foodie Friends Friday. I chose this as my Host Favorite!