Pumpkin Cake

En Español

Last week I made more Christmas tree cupcakes and had some leftover pumpkin puree, enough to make a pumpkin cake in a tree mold I had not used for years. I inadvertently posted a photo of winter wonderland to my Facebook page, so for the decoration I allowed myself to decorate the Christmas tree cake all white inspired by the wonderland snow. I used simple techniques and hope it inspires you in some way. The recipe is delicious and like always can easily be done following my step by step instructions. I truly recommend this recipe for the approaching birthdays and holidays.



The recipe for this cake: 
• Double the pumpkin cupcakes recipe.
Note: duplicate everything except the baking soda.

To frosting use one of the following: 
• Cream Cheese Frosting
• Vanilla Buttercream
• Italian Meringue (Dominican Frosting)
• Whip Cream

 All these recipes are found here at Mari's Cakes blog.

Fill the mold with the batter a little more than half, and place it on a tray to avoid it tipping in the oven while it bakes.

Frost all the edges first and smooth out, then fill the top.

With a spatula spread the frosting evenly on the cake, then with the same spatula gently pat to get textured peaks. That simple, that easy!

Decorate with white fondant flowers with gold dragees, and voila! The fondant flowers and can be made several days in advance.

This cake is delicious!

I am sending you like lambs into a pack of wolves. So be as wise as snakes and as innocent as doves. - Matthew 10:16 

Holiday Cakes eBook Giveaway by Mari's Cakes CLOSED

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In celebration of my 40th birthday, I decided to make my first blog giveaway!! I want to give away not one, not two, nor three, but four copies of my latest eBook, Holiday Cakes! Find out what you need to do by reading below.

WINNERS ANNOUNCED BELOW!

If you can't wait until the giveaway is over :) because you want to start baking right away, then  click on the eBook icon in the upper right hand of the blog and follow the directions to purchase the eBook. Remember that Mari's Cakes will be donating from the sales of this eBook to buy a Christmas dinner for children and/or families that need and deserve a decent Christmas dinner.

Christmas Tree Pumpkin Cupcakes

En Español
It's good! Is there more? Those were the words my husband said when he tasted one of these Christmas tree pumpkin cupcakes. I have always wanted to post on Christmas tree cupcakes, but never had a chance to until now, and I love starting December with something of the season. I have put together a short video of how-to pipe these cuties, you can find it below.

I'm satisfied with the outcome of these cupcakes, the color and details I accomplished with the butterless Italian meringue. For the cupcakes I used this pumpkin cupcakes recipe, which is simply AWESOME! Their moist, soft texture in addition to the spiced flavor is purely a heavenly Christmas gift to for your taste buds. You have to prepare these cupcakes for your next holiday get together!