Serve up some smiles with my delightful cake. This treat is a hit any time of the year, but it’s especially nice during autumn. The traditional pumpkin flavor combined with spices and a delectable maple glaze give it real homemade flair.
—BARBARA ELLIOTT TYLER, TX
PREP: 20 MIN. • BAKE: 45 MIN. + COOLING • MAKES: 12 SERVINGS
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
4 eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
GLAZE
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Place the first 10 ingredients in a large bowl; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan.
2. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
3. Whisk confectioners’ sugar, milk, syrup and maple flavoring until smooth. Drizzle over cake and sprinkle with the pecans.