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Pumpkin Caramel Layer Cake

November 2, 2011 by Audra 191 Comments

Pumpkin Caramel Layer Cake

 

I am brimming with excitement today. Here are the reasons why: 1- This is the best cake I have ever made and I can’t wait to share the recipe with you. 2- I leave today for San Francisco! Woohoo! And you know what is waiting for me there? A weekend of fun including the Food Buzz festival and getting to visit Andy’s hometown. Yup- I’m a happy girl.

Remember the first time I tried to make a layer cake? Yeah it didn’t turn out that well. This one was much different! Now I know that my layers aren’t exactly even, and I think I know how to fix it for next time, but is it so bad if I actually kinda like them this way? Sometimes I think a little less than perfect can be the most beautiful.

Guys I must say that this is one amazing cake. The frosting you may have seen before. Remember these cupcakes? When I made them back in May I used it on a Coconut Vanilla Bean Cupcake. Now even though they were outstanding, I had bookmarked this pumpkin cake recipe it was originally paired with for sometime in the fall. The frosting comes together like so: make caramel sauce, add cube by cube of cream cheese until the frosting is silky and caramel-y and delicious. Chill for a few hours so it gets nice and spreadable- and there you go. Pair it with the most soft and fluffy pumpkin cake, cinnamon sugar pecans and a drizzle of caramel sauce, and this is a fall dessert at it’s best. Trust me!

Pumpkin Caramel Layer Cake

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Pumpkin Caramel Layer Cake
 
Ingredients
  • Frosting:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1½sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 pound cream cheese, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2¼ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1¼ cups light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • One 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • Cinnamon Pecan Topping:
  • 1 cup crushed pecans
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Caramel Sauce for drizzle: I like this recipe
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Cook over high heat, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved. Using a wet pastry brush, wash down any crystals from the side of the pan. Cook over moderate heat without stirring until a medium-dark amber caramel forms, about 9 minutes. Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the butter and heavy cream. (Don't worry if the butter separates.) Stir in Vanilla extract.
  2. Transfer the caramel to the large bowl and using an electric mixer, beat at low speed until the caramel cools slightly and comes together, about 5 minutes. With the mixer on, beat in the cream cheese, 1 cube at a time and beating well between additions, until silky. Transfer the frosting to a bowl and refrigerate until very firm, at least 6 hours.
Meanwhile:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Butter and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, nutmeg and cloves.
  3. In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the brown sugar and eggs at medium-high speed until fluffy, 3 minutes. Beat in the oil, then beat in the pumpkin puree. Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk in 3 batches, beating well between additions.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cakes cool on a rack for 20 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes, then invert them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Using a serrated knife, carefully slice each layer of cake in half to make 4 thin cake layers.
  6. Place one layer on a plate and spread with 1 cup of the caramel–cream cheese frosting. Top with the the next 3 layers and repeat. Then, frost the top and side. Top with Candied pecans and Caramel Sauce (optional) Refrigerate the cake for 2 hours before serving.
For the Pecan Topping:
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine sugar, cinnamon and salt. Whisk egg white until frothy and discard about half. Add the nuts. Toss until well coated. Add dry ingredients and stir well.
  2. Spread nuts on a cookie sheet lined with foil, in a single layer.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes.
  4. Once cool- break the pecans apart and sprinkle on top of the cake.
Notes
*The cake can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Serve cold or at room temperature.
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Adapted from: Food and Wine

Filed Under: Cake, Recipes Tagged With: Caramel, Pumpkin

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  1. Tina says

    November 2, 2011 at 11:46 am

    Audra-how wonderful this giveaway is and yes I one that wished for the cake stand! I completely understand the issues you have had with layer cakes and I definitely need to get more practice.
    Your cake here looks amazing and I have printed the recipe. Love the pumpkin caramel flavor combo. What would I put on the cake plate…it would have to be a perfectly layered and tasty birthday cake for my husband!

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  2. healthyfoodietravels says

    November 2, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    Wow, this looks absolutely wonderful! I tip my hat to you!
    I’d love to enter the giveaway – I’d top this stand with either a Baumkuchen-torte or an Apfelstreuselkuchen (apple streusel cake). I’m German, and I love our denser cakes that are very unlike the fluffy cakes most common in the U.S.. Plus I think a light streusel cake would contrast beautifully with the copper! :)
    I’m also following you on Twitter (kirikiri1) and liking you on facebook (Kerstin Wolff). (I

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  3. Shannon says

    November 2, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    This cake is absolutely beautiful. So funny, I saw the pic of the cake stand and was wondering where I could find it, then I read about the giveaway. Exciting!! Since I have a cake stand obsession, I would add it to my collection, but I would proudly display some pumpkin cupcakes on it.

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  4. joycerella says

    November 2, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    What an unusual and beautiful cake stand. I think my chocolate layer cake topped with ganache and gold shimmer sugar would look amazing on it!

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  5. karrie says

    November 2, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    Can’t wait to make this! My cakes never look perfect, but displayed on a cake plate as this, they would all look amazing. It is a gorgeous stand!

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  6. Shannon says

    November 2, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    I follow you on twitter
    (@familybitesblog)

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  7. [email protected] and Cheese says

    November 2, 2011 at 1:23 pm

    Gorgeous cake stand and cake! It’s beautiful and I would love to make it. If I won that plate your cake here is exactly what I would put on it! This might be on my Thanksgiving dessert table this year. Thanks for the great photos and recipe.

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  8. Amy Cardenas says

    November 2, 2011 at 1:23 pm

    If I won the cake stand I would bake my pumpkin cake with gingerbread frosting and showcase it on that gorgeous stand!!!

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  9. Amy Cardenas says

    November 2, 2011 at 1:24 pm

    I follow you on Twitter!!!! <3

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  10. Amy Cardenas says

    November 2, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    I am a Facebook fan!!!! And your cake looks amazing. I am definitely going to be making it before the end of the year!!!!! Thanks for this great cake!

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  11. Grubarazzi says

    November 2, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    This cake is simply to die for. I actually love the uneven layers because it makes it that much more appealing. Wow. I follow you on twitter, but I just liked you on Facebook (I have to figure out how to make a page). GREAT giveaway.

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  12. Jennifer says

    November 2, 2011 at 1:35 pm

    I can’t decide which is more beautiful, the cake or the stand! I have to say, I would definitely make this to put on it. (& I think I will anyway, cake stand or not) Thank you for sharing such amazing recipes. (I made the salted caramel brownies the other day. oh my…)

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  13. Desi says

    November 2, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    Your cake is a beauty! I’ve never attempted a layer cake and I’m pretty scared to lol! Sometimes I’m not big on pumpkin but man your photos, plus the addition of caramel, have me wanting to try this! And your cake stand is lovely, I’d love to win it! Since I don’t ever make cakes I’d have to find a nice red velvet, or carrot cake recipe to display on it :)

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  14. Carla says

    November 2, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    I’m not sure what I would make first. Perhaps this cake or even a cheesecake.

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  15. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    November 2, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    What an amazing cake!! And a great giveaway. I don’t make nearly enough but I would have to come up with something extra special to put on that cake stand. I’m thinking a caramel apple cake, since you’ve already covered pumpkin.

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  16. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    November 2, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    I follow you on Twitter

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  17. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    November 2, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    I like you on Facebook

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  18. kc says

    November 2, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    I would definitely put my famous Carrot Cake on the Copper Canyon Cake Stand…plus the alliteration is to hard not to love itself.

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  19. Petite Darlings says

    November 2, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    My Turtle Cheesecake would look even better on this stand :)

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  20. aMerAZN says

    November 2, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    Would love to make this Pumpkin Caramel Layer Cake with Cinnamon Pecan Topping cake and display it as a centerpiece on that beautiful stand for our Thanksgiving dinner~

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  21. Petite Darlings says

    November 2, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    Liking you on FB!

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  22. Ariana says

    November 2, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    My little sister’s 16th birthday is coming up soon. I would use the cakestand as the centerpiece for her birthday table. with a beautiful cake on it of course!

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  23. Cassie//Bake Your Day says

    November 2, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    Beautiful cake and awesome cake stand. I would probably put some cupcakes on it because I don’t make cake often. I much prefer cupcakes!

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  24. Cassie//Bake Your Day says

    November 2, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    I follow you on Twitter.

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  25. warmvanillasugar says

    November 2, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    This sounds so yummy! I’d put a big NY Cheesecake on that stand. I’m craving cheesecake like mad.

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  26. warmvanillasugar says

    November 2, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    I follow you on twitter – @katrinadingle

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  27. Ashley says

    November 2, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    Oh my gosh this cake looks awesome!! i’m drooling! If I won the stand I would try to attmept this cake!

    Have fun in SF!! =)

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  28. Jenna says

    November 2, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    Your cake looks GORGEOUS, and I don’t think “imperfect” layers make it look any less delicious (MORE delicious, if anything, since it shows it was homemade). I would put Christmas cake on the cake stand–it’s an angel food cake with raspberry jam and whipped cream that we made for Christmas breakfast every year.

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  29. Amalia says

    November 2, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    This cake looks amazing! The caramel and pumpkin go so great together :) If I won this awesome giveaway, I would definitely display all sorts of things on it; cakes, cookies, brownies, bars, and anything else you can think of! It’s perfect for Christmas, the color and design are spot on :)

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  30. lime says

    November 2, 2011 at 5:09 pm

    I’d put my “famous” triple layer carrot cake on it–perfect for Fall!
    [email protected]

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  31. Lizzie says

    November 2, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    I love everything you post – and this cake looks amazing! (Still coasting off the massive victory of your caramel-stuffed snickerdoodles.)

    If I won the stand, I’d use it for my coconut layer cake – it takes a whole day to make but it’s worth it :)

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  32. Jay Geneske ([email protected]) says

    November 2, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    O.M.Goodness this looks amazing. If I won the stand, I’d have to inaugurate it with this very recipe! You never cease to amaze me, Audra.
    -Jay

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  33. Renee says

    November 2, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    That cake stand is pretty spectacular. Of course, a cake stand is nothing without a beautiful cake like yours. It’s very Potter-esque to me. I think I have to top it with some cauldron cakes for sure.

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  34. Carolyn says

    November 2, 2011 at 7:11 pm

    That is one gorgeous cake! Nice work. I’d put my lemon cream cake on that stand. Hey and have fun at FBZ!

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  35. Erica+Matson says

    November 2, 2011 at 7:12 pm

    OKKK cool cake stand and I would make a cinnamon poppyseed cake. so good! and so excited.

    [email protected]

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  36. Britne @ Shabbott's Habits says

    November 2, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    Wow! This cake is simply gorgeous! I’m going home for Thanksgiving and my Mom’s favorite cake is German Chocolate. I would love this cake stand to display a big beautiful home-made German Chocolate Cake on as a surprise for my Momma :)

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  37. Wendy says

    November 2, 2011 at 7:53 pm

    I would display this cake, which looks amazing!

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  38. Wendy says

    November 2, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    I like you on Facebook

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  39. Kelly says

    November 2, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    I would make this cake.

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  40. Neurotic Cookie says

    November 2, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    I would use the cake stand to display my favorite dessert, Creamy Ricotta PineNut Torte! Gorgeous!

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  41. Neurotic Cookie says

    November 2, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    Love, love, love to BAKE, so you are now very well liked on Facebook! :)

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  42. Neurotic Cookie says

    November 2, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    Can’t wait to see your tweets! You are added to my Twitter feed!!!

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  43. bexbakesandcakes says

    November 2, 2011 at 9:30 pm

    I would definitely love to put a big delicious cake on here! Maybe even this pumpkin one since I am loving pumpkin lately! Or maybe a chocolate gingerbread one… or something seasonal like that!

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  44. Sarah Upham says

    November 2, 2011 at 9:38 pm

    Lovely cake, as always, like with your other dessert creations! :) I am definitely going to try out this recipe at some point. As for what I would put on top of a Copper Canyon Cake Stand if I won, a Tiramisu cake!

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  45. Carley says

    November 2, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    The cake stand and cake are beautiful! I would have to say some kind of pumpkin cake, I just love the fall spices!!

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  46. Kate says

    November 2, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    I would LOVE to win the cake stand and can think of many things to display on it, including the Pumpkin Caramel Layer Cake that I will be making shortly :) Also, my famous Giant Cupcake (made with an awesome cake mold) would love great on the stand!

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  47. Jenn @ Baking Jenn's Blog says

    November 2, 2011 at 11:48 pm

    This cake is beautiful. If I won the cake stand, I would make a banana cake with peanut butter frosting. I’m really craving banana cake right now!

    my email is bakingjenn at gmail dot com

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  48. Cake says

    November 2, 2011 at 11:55 pm

    I would make this cake and display it! Seriously, that cake is beautiful and so many of my favorite flavors. Or maybe carrot cake… or my chocolate-caramel cake… or… well… you can’t go wrong with cake! ;)

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  49. Kara says

    November 2, 2011 at 11:58 pm

    This sounds delicious! I would display a pumpkin roulade that I have been dying to make this fall!

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  50. Kara says

    November 2, 2011 at 11:58 pm

    I am your fan on Facebook as well.

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  51. Emily says

    November 3, 2011 at 12:11 am

    I think that cake looks pretty amazing on the stand. My favorite though is a double dark chocolate. What a beautiful piece of art!

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  52. JRDavis says

    November 3, 2011 at 12:23 am

    I would put my grandmother in laws famous Banana Cake on it. Its so moist and delicious that is simply needs to be featured only by the best.. nambe

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  53. megan says

    November 3, 2011 at 1:32 am

    A cake for my Mom for her birthday on December 6th!

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  54. In retrograde. says

    November 3, 2011 at 2:24 am

    OMG! This cake looks divine!! I can’t believe how you keep making my mouth water post after post, the pumpkin pie cupcakes are such a huge hit in my social circle… I made them three times in October! Can’t wait to try this cake, I’d happily display it on that gorgeous cake stand if I won!

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  55. Anonymous says

    November 3, 2011 at 3:25 am

    I think a 8 layer coconut cake would look marvelous on this cake stand.

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  56. kcgalicia says

    November 3, 2011 at 4:36 am

    This is a beautiful stand. I would try to make this cake. I would love it for Thanksgiving (or any day really). Thanks for the wonderful recipes!

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  57. kcgalicia says

    November 3, 2011 at 4:36 am

    I follow you on Facebook. :)

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  58. kcgalicia says

    November 3, 2011 at 4:37 am

    I now follow you on Twitter! Yay!

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  59. Ann says

    November 3, 2011 at 5:23 am

    Oh, I remember! The cake stand is stunning! As for what I’d display….I’d make that cranberry up-side down cake I’ve been wanting to make. Like the stand – perfect for the season!

    Thanks for the giveaway and have a GREAT time in San Francisco!

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  60. Ann says

    November 3, 2011 at 5:24 am

    I already follow you on twitter!

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  61. Ann says

    November 3, 2011 at 5:24 am

    I “like” you Facebook page!

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  62. Barb, sfo says

    November 3, 2011 at 10:49 am

    That would be a beautiful place to display birthday cakes!

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  63. Nancy P says

    November 3, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    This cake stand is so elegant! And this cake looks perfect on the stand. Can not wait to make this for Thanksgiving!!

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  64. Cindy B. says

    November 3, 2011 at 12:22 pm

    I follow you on Twitter.
    [email protected]

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  65. Cindy B. says

    November 3, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    I like you on Facebook.
    [email protected]

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  66. Cindy B. says

    November 3, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    Beautiful cake stand, the first cake I would grace it with if I win is Carrot Cake.
    [email protected]

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  67. colleen says

    November 3, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    That cake is beautiful and would be perfect for Thanksgiving. Can I use a cake stand for a pie? I’m going to try a cranberry apple walnut pie for the holidays and if it turns out the way I want it to, I want it shown off with style!

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  68. momof2girls says

    November 3, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    I would use it to display my daughter’s bday cake.

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  69. Corisa says

    November 3, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    I would love to bake a three layer high cake with delcious ganache flowing off the cake
    [email protected]

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  70. Jolene [email protected] says

    November 3, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    LOL I totally saw this cake stand with the cake and copy and pasted the cake recipe from the Nambe website just yesterday. I love Nambe and I love the Pumpkin Cake it is fantasty delicious!!! I would display almost anything sweet on such a beautiful cake plate!

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  71. Jan R says

    November 3, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    Triple layer German chocolate cake with pecan frosting.

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  72. Jesseca says

    November 3, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    What an exciting giveaway!! I’d display the pumpkin butter cake I’m planning on making around thanksgiving! LOVE the colors of this stand!

    Jesseca

    Jesseca(at)sweettreatsandgoodeats.com

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  73. Jesseca says

    November 3, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    I’ve also been following you on Facebook :0)

    Jesseca

    Jesseca(at)sweettreatsandgoodeats.com

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  74. April says

    November 3, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    This cake looks delicious:) and the frosting sounds amazing! As for the cake stand, I would def make your pumpkin caramel cake for thanksgiving, its beautiful and sounds tasty and is perfectly themed for the holidays!

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  75. jmcdiff says

    November 3, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    I’m planning to make an Autumn Delight Cake which would look great on this stand!

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  76. Grace says

    November 3, 2011 at 6:01 pm

    That gorgeous cake stand can certainly hold a Red Velvet Cheesecake smothered in a velvety smooth cream cheese frosting.

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  77. Kristen Kopatich says

    November 3, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    This recipe looks SOOO good! I would make a caramel apple cheesecake and display it on this stand…the colors would go perfectly together! Great way to display a fall dessert!

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  78. no says

    November 3, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    I would display a cake called Chocolate Almond Cake. It is a very very wonderful cake :)

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  79. Erin says

    November 3, 2011 at 7:08 pm

    This cake sounds absolutely delicious! I am going to have to bookmark it for sure!
    I would display just about anything on this! Cookies, bars, my birthday cake (only a couple months away). So pretty!

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  80. Erin says

    November 3, 2011 at 7:09 pm

    I am a fan on facebook

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  81. Erin says

    November 3, 2011 at 7:09 pm

    I follow you on twitter

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  82. Sheila Leach says

    November 3, 2011 at 7:36 pm

    What a beautiful cake stand (and a luscious looking cake). I would love to make your Peanut Butter-Chocolate Tart with Pretzel Crust to go on this. I’ve been wanting to make it for a while and I think it would look fabulous on this stand! I also like you on Facebook.

    [email protected]

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  83. Dayna says

    November 3, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    I’d use it for this cake :)

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  84. Meghan says

    November 3, 2011 at 11:49 pm

    I would love to put a pumpkin pie on the cake stand for Thanksgiving!

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  85. KIM says

    November 4, 2011 at 12:22 am

    I would make Apple Honey Nut cake with browned butter frosting. The cake stand would make it look extra amazingly delicious

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  86. Yasmeen says

    November 4, 2011 at 2:20 am

    Hey there — just saw your news on Twitter :) Congrats!

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  87. Kim Bee says

    November 4, 2011 at 4:24 am

    Well the possibilities are endless but I’d have to display a black forest cheesecake I’ve been dying to share with everyone. Would look awesome on this cake stand. Have fun at the festival. So jealous, wish I could go.

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  88. Kim Bee says

    November 4, 2011 at 4:25 am

    Twitter follower!

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  89. Kim Bee says

    November 4, 2011 at 4:25 am

    FB liker!

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  90. Erin Masi says

    November 4, 2011 at 4:28 am

    I’d display a delicious red velvet cake. My favorite!

    [email protected]

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  91. Miriem Boss says

    November 4, 2011 at 6:14 am

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  92. Miriem Boss says

    November 4, 2011 at 6:16 am

    I love the cake and especially the cake stand! I have gone through almost your entire website printing out recipes for parties and things and not one has turned out wrong.

    This year for my new years resolution I decided to start making cakes for all my friends birthday’s. As such I have gotten a lot better, but I usually serve my cakes on paper plates or borrow cake plates cause they are so expensive. I finally bought one from Salvation Army, but had to leave it in Utah when I moved to California 2 months ago,

    If I won the cake plate I would use it to display my friends birthday cakes and the tasty recipes from your site!

    miriembos[email protected]

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  93. Sonya Johnston says

    November 4, 2011 at 7:16 am

    I think your pumpkin caramel layer cake looks stunning on this very beautiful cake stand… if I were to win this stand I would display a new york style strawberry cheesecake with fresh strawberries along the bottom edge, I’m a lover of fruit on cake :)
    [email protected]–

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  94. Katherine Martinelli says

    November 4, 2011 at 10:19 am

    This cake looks unbelievably delicious! I am bookmarking it to make soon. Congrats on being in FoodBuzz Top 9, and have so much fun at the conference. I’d love to win this cake stand. My husband’s 30th birthday is coming up in December (!!!), and I’d like to display his favorite cake (shadow layer) on it!

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  95. Katherine Martinelli says

    November 4, 2011 at 10:20 am

    I am now following you on Twitter – and see that you are engaged!! Congratulations!!!!

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  96. Katherine Martinelli says

    November 4, 2011 at 10:22 am

    Like you on Facebook!

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  97. Sabrina-eat.drink.and be merry. says

    November 4, 2011 at 11:20 am

    Love this recipe!!! OMG! and I am definitely following you! If I won this beautiful cake stand, I would display my Chocolate Hazelnut Cake on it!

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  98. Sabrina-eat.drink.and be merry. says

    November 4, 2011 at 11:20 am

    Like you on facebook!

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  99. Sabrina-eat.drink.and be merry. says

    November 4, 2011 at 11:20 am

    and on twitter!!!!

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  100. Laura @ Laura's Sweet Spot! says

    November 4, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    Oh WOW… this cake looks incredible! The frosting sounds to die for…

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  101. spiceblogger says

    November 4, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    THIS is a showstopper cake! It’s Beautiful and looks so good!!!
    I think I may have to add this one to my Thanksgiving menu :)

    Congrats on Top 9!

    –shelley

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  102. Carla aka: Herbgardener says

    November 4, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    After work tomorrow, I am diving into baking this cake – cannot wait! This cake stand doesn’t want to be stored away in the cupboard. It will prominently display my sweet treats along with the colorful fruits & veggies I purchase weekly at our local farmers market!

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  103. galit says

    November 4, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    That is one amazing cake – well done and thank you for sharing it!

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  104. Suzy Neal says

    November 4, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    Beautiful cake, fabulous cake stand!

    I’d use that cake stand for displaying my hubby’s favorite strawberry cake in the summer and in the fall, a nice, spicy apple bundt cake.

    Thanks for the recipe and the nice giveaway!

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  105. Seema says

    November 4, 2011 at 2:05 pm

    I’d put a seven-layer rainbow cake on this stand, in celebration of PRIDE!

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  106. Linda Cantrell ([email protected]) says

    November 4, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    I have a small at home baking business. I am doing a bridal show in January. I would LOVE to have this on the table to display edible favors. I can think of thousands of times that I would reach for it.

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  107. Mela says

    November 4, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    What a gorgeous cake! So glad I found your blog. I would display a gingerbread cake decorated with gingerbread people. The colors would be lovely! Thanks. :)

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  108. Carol says

    November 4, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    I would put my Mom’s pound cake on it! It is our family favorite and how we still have her with us at every holiday! I have now figured out the right time to open the oven door to make it fall just right! She used to HATE when we intentionally made it fall, but it makes it SO much better! LOL!

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  109. mydailybreadbodyandsoul says

    November 4, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    I would make this cake and post it to my blog http://www.praycookblog.com and proudly share where it came from! Thanks for the recipe! Catherine

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  110. [email protected] says

    November 4, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    Such a stunning cake–and stand! I would be proud to display my homemade chocolates on it for the holidays. It would truly be a wealth of riches!

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  111. lasturch says

    November 4, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    I would put pound cake on it! I love the cake stand.
    Lee Ann

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  112. Unknown says

    November 4, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    Gorgeous! I’d make something simple to show off the beautiful cake stand – like a flourless chocolate cake with a light dusting of powdered sugar.

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  113. Donna Gasquet says

    November 4, 2011 at 3:40 pm

    Gasp….Your recipe looks positively AMAZING…and I pushed the “bookmark” key with unbridled gusto!!
    The only OTHER cake I would deem worthy of the gorgeous cake stand is my own “signature” cake (according to family and friends)..CASHEW MERINGUE TORTE w/CHOCOLATE GANACHE..for its “show-stopper” factor (she tried to say humbly, yet failed).

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  114. rubenkdnimpo says

    November 4, 2011 at 4:12 pm

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  115. barb3girls says

    November 4, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    This cake stand is truly a piece of art. I would serve dessert on it every Friday night to my family and friends. It would make any dessert look beautiful but I think my triple layer chocolate marble cake would look amazing on it. When it isn’t being used for dessert I would keep it on my kitchen counter displaying fruit, like the beautiful pears that are in season right now. It would also make a pyramid of apples look gorgeous against the copper colour. I love it!

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  116. MamaDee says

    November 4, 2011 at 4:39 pm

    Love Nambe, don’t have a cake stand because I never found one that wasn’t plain and boring, will buy this one if I don’t win it and will grace it with your beautiful cake!

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  117. Jess says

    November 4, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    Is it possible to see this cake recipe and NOT answer your question with, “I plan to display this fantastic layer cake on that fantastic cake stand??” Although, a nice 7 layer chocolate fudge cake wouldn’t look too shabby perched on the stand either…hmmm…

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  118. prasu says

    November 4, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    lovely cake

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  119. tbos says

    November 4, 2011 at 5:14 pm

    I have been looking for a fall cake, and I think this is it! Beautiful!

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  120. Laura Boisacq says

    November 4, 2011 at 5:28 pm

    I have a 4 layer White Chocolate Mint Cake sprinkled with Green Jimmy’s that I would love to display on that beautiful cake stand. It was a cake that I had baked only one time for my son’s birthday and have been meaning to recreate it for his 17th birthday.

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  121. Rachel M. says

    November 4, 2011 at 5:52 pm

    Love the cake stand. I would totally make the Pumpkin Caramel cake because I love love anything caramel and this cake is totally calling my name.

    This would be great on the Thanksgiving table!

    Thanks!

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  122. Rachel M. says

    November 4, 2011 at 5:54 pm

    I liked you on facebook.

    (same as above) [email protected]

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  123. Carly says

    November 4, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    oh my goodness, that cake looks SO delicious! i’d love to try to make that pumpkin caramel cake and put it on the stand (perfect timing for Thanksgiving too)!

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  124. Kelly says

    November 4, 2011 at 6:01 pm

    I’m cooking & freezing LOTS of fresh pumpkin these days and can’t wait to try your delicious cake! However, I have an amazing dark chocolate layer cake that would look perfect on that cake stand….

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  125. Katherine S. says

    November 4, 2011 at 6:28 pm

    Love the recipe and the cake stand. I would use the stand for weekend coffee cakes. Thanks for the excellent posts!

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  126. BigBearswife says

    November 4, 2011 at 6:28 pm

    I think that cake looks amazing, uneven layers and all! have fun at the Food Buzz festival!

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  127. Sylvia says

    November 4, 2011 at 7:23 pm

    As a Thanksgiving Day baby about to turn 50, I was “shopping” for a new pumpkin cake recipe to celebrate the event with my family. During a search I saw this delicious looking cake on a beautiful and artistic cake stand. Being an artist myself, I thought “what a wonderful pair”. For the past several years I have made a vegan, triple layer pumpkin cake with penuche frosting for my birthday, this year, I think I’ll make your pumpkin cake. As for the giveaway of the cake stand, since I will be celebrating my 50th on the 23rd this year, I’d top it with a pumpkin “birthday” cake (your recipe) and rejoice at the gathering of my family. Thanks for sharing your creative genius. Happy Thanksgiving too.

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  128. Sweet Tooth Lulu says

    November 4, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    Your recipe sounds amazing! And I would love this cake stand; I would make a pumpkin cheesecake (that I’ve been craving recently…) or attempt to make a layer cake like yours! Have fun in SF!

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  129. Chef in Training says

    November 4, 2011 at 8:02 pm

    oh wow that cake stand is beautiful and so is your pumpkin cake! I would display a chocolate 4 layer chocolate Heath Bar cake!

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  130. Chef in Training says

    November 4, 2011 at 8:04 pm

    I liked you on facebook!

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  131. Chef in Training says

    November 4, 2011 at 8:07 pm

    I am following you on twitter too! I love you blog!

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  132. Athena says

    November 4, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    That is one delicious looking cake. I would totally make a cake to display on that cake stand.

    cereza25 at yahoo dot com

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  133. Athena says

    November 4, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    I now follow you on Twitter @GoddessFoodie.
    cereza25 at yahoo dot com

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  134. Athena says

    November 4, 2011 at 8:16 pm

    I like you on FB.
    cereza25 at yahoo dot com

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  135. Adele Forbes says

    November 4, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    I would display my grandmothers cinnamon cake on the cake plate and it would be so beautiful with a dollie pattern of confectioner’s sugar and the intoxicating smells that it would give off would everyones brains float up to the ceiling and then back down…

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  136. juclucy says

    November 4, 2011 at 8:22 pm

    sorry…here is my email address: [email protected]

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  137. Stasia says

    November 4, 2011 at 8:49 pm

    I would make my favorite sweet potato cake with white chocolate frosting! YUM! :)

    email is snspivy @ gmail dot com

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  138. Julia says

    November 4, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    I’d make THIS very cake and put it on the cake stand. Actually I’d BEG you to make me the cake, and I’d eat it, with my hands (I’m not a very classy girl), right off the cake stand. WOW! it looks to die for good!!!!

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  139. Julia says

    November 4, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    I follow you on twitter
    [email protected]

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  140. Jan R says

    November 4, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    A tall carrot cake would look beautiful on this.

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  141. Cindee says

    November 4, 2011 at 10:18 pm

    Ooooh, love the cake and the cake stand. I think if I won the stand I’d have to make the cake to go on it – they look fabulous together!

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  142. Cindee says

    November 4, 2011 at 10:19 pm

    Liked you on Facebook! :)

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  143. svetlana says

    November 4, 2011 at 10:34 pm

    I will make this cake and display it on the stand! i’m making this cake for sure!!
    My email: [email protected]

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  144. Kristy says

    November 4, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    I would make Mile-high lemon coconut cheesecake to display on the stand.

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  145. Elizabeth says

    November 4, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    That cake looks yummy!!! I would make a coconut cake on it first.

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  146. Sonya Johnston says

    November 5, 2011 at 12:24 am

    Liked you on facebook :)

    [email protected]–

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  147. Jen says

    November 5, 2011 at 12:31 am

    I would have to display a cake!

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  148. Lynn says

    November 5, 2011 at 12:59 am

    Your cake looks wonderful! We always have angel food cake for birthdays, with drippy chocolate on top, so that is what I would have to display on the gorgeous cake stand. thanks for the opportunity to win it, have a great weekend!

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  149. Memorie says

    November 5, 2011 at 1:22 am

    I found this yummy looking cake and had to stop and see what it was. Needless to say, this is on my list to make this holiday season. I too have a little bit of trouble with the layered cakes, but this one sounds too yummy to pass up. If I were to win the cake plate, I’d display this cake on the cake stand. The cake stand is beautiful and would love to have it. Thanks for posting the recipe.

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  150. Amy says

    November 5, 2011 at 2:26 am

    Oh wow! This sounds amazing and it is a beauty! Pumpkin and caramel together is divine! I would definately display a delicious fall cake featuring apples or pumpkin on the cake stand! I am now following you on Facebook.

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  151. Jean says

    November 5, 2011 at 2:45 am

    This recipe looks amazing! This is definitely going on my ‘recipes to try’ list! I collect unusual pedestal cake plates and I would love this one to add to my collection! It would would look wonderful at Thanksgiving displayed on my grandmother’s antique sideboard topped by an Apple Pound Cake with Caramel Glaze.

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  152. The Tidwell Blog says

    November 5, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    This cake looks beyond amazing! So excited to make it! This would be the first thing I would display on the cake stand for sure!
    email: [email protected]

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  153. Candace says

    November 5, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    I would definitely make that cake to display on that fabulous cake stand. Gorgeous!

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  154. Candace says

    November 5, 2011 at 7:47 pm

    I follow you on Twitter. @michiamocandace

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  155. Wendy says

    November 6, 2011 at 4:23 am

    This cake is beautiful! I will be making this soon as I love anything with pumpkin…the cake plate is awesome and hope it comes to live with me…..

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  156. Wendy says

    November 6, 2011 at 4:24 am

    I “like” you on facebook now…..

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  157. Sharon says

    November 6, 2011 at 6:05 am

    Now wouldn’t my Italian Cream Cake look so regal on this beautiful cake stand? :)

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  158. Sharon says

    November 6, 2011 at 6:06 am

    I am following you on twitter @rusthawk. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  159. Sharon says

    November 6, 2011 at 6:06 am

    I am following you on facebook (Rust Hawk)

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  160. Mailbxsfull says

    November 6, 2011 at 11:43 am

    I would put the gorgeous Pumpkin Cheesecake my hubby makes on it!

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  161. Lizzy says

    November 6, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    What a cool giveaway! And I LOVE your cake. I’d probably display a lovely layered carrot cake on this beautiful cake plate :)

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  162. Lizzy says

    November 6, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    I’m a facebook fan!

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  163. Lizzy says

    November 6, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    I follow you on Twitter~

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  164. Jennifer says

    November 6, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    I would have to make a German Chocolate Cake for my husband. It is such a beautiful cake stand!
    [email protected]

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  165. Maureen says

    November 6, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    I’d definitely attempt to make the pumpkin cake (which a little bird told me was the most delicious cake she’d ever eaten) and then would display it on the cake stand. <3

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  166. cindylou [email protected] says

    November 6, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    I just found your site. I like this. And I love the cake stand. I don’t even own one and I bake all the time. I think I would put on that stand a chocolte indulgence cake of some sort to reflect the bronze. The cake would have pecans, fudge, and caramel dripping from its sides. Or else I would put A pumkin swirled cheesecake on it. Sprinkled with nuts and caramel. I’m just on a caramel kick.

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  167. Jenny says

    November 7, 2011 at 2:39 am

    I’d put up the most chocolatey cake I could possibly make with mocha frosting and chocolate shavings :)

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  168. Ellen says

    November 7, 2011 at 4:12 am

    I would display a Reese’s Cup cake, for my birthday :)

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  169. Melissa @IWasBornToCook says

    November 7, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    Great giveaway! I’m always baking so I have no idea what I’d use it for first…although I’m due for some kind of chocolate cake.

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  170. Laura says

    November 7, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    That is a gorgeous cake stand and the cake is one I’m attempting for our thanksgiving (as a Brit married to an American).
    If I had that stand, I would use it to display the strawberries, cream and summer fruit sponge layer cake my husband wants for his 30th birthday!
    Thanks for the lovely recipes.
    Laura

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  171. Laura says

    November 7, 2011 at 7:35 pm

    PS. Following you on facebook now.

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  172. Ayah says

    November 7, 2011 at 11:50 pm

    Oh man, what wouldn’t I put on that stunning cake stand! I’d start with some thanksgiving pies, but I think it would look lovely even with just some fruits on it.

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  173. Ayah says

    November 7, 2011 at 11:52 pm

    I’m following you on twitter :) @healthy_tasty

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  174. [email protected] says

    November 8, 2011 at 11:36 pm

    Oh my gosh this looks so good! I love pumpkin and caramel. Drool!!!

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  175. Ally says

    November 9, 2011 at 8:14 am

    This looks incredible!! I love all of your recipes so much. If I won the cake stand, I would make & display my grandmother’s famous carrot cake! It is my grandfather’s absolute favorite, and his birthday is the day before Thanksgiving.

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  176. Erin @ Table for {7} says

    November 9, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    What a beautiful stand! I would probably keep it simple with a Thanksgiving pumpkin pie. Don’t want to upstage the plate :)

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  177. Erin @ Table for {7} says

    November 9, 2011 at 4:50 pm

    I ‘like’ you on Facebook!

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  178. Erin @ Table for {7} says

    November 9, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    I ‘like’ you on Facebook!

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  179. Lauren says

    November 9, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    If I won this dessert platter I would use it at my wedding reception (in march) for one of the desserts we are serving!

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  180. Lauren says

    November 9, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    I also liked you on Facebook! :)

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  181. Jessica says

    November 9, 2011 at 9:15 pm

    Oh my goodness! I would LOVE to make this cake and display it on that cake stand. What a fabulous pair.

    P.S. CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement!!!!

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  182. Jessica says

    November 9, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    I’m a Facebook fan too!

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  183. Rona says

    November 10, 2011 at 1:52 am

    I would love to use the cake stand for pumpkin cheesecake!

    Rona

    http://twomindscookalike.blogspot.com/

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  184. Rona says

    November 10, 2011 at 1:53 am

    I also follow you on twitter.

    Rona

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  185. Chef Dennis says

    November 16, 2011 at 6:08 pm

    wow…what an incredible cake! forget the stand I want the cake!

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  186. Pie Guy says

    September 8, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    I made this for my birthday cake, and it was AMAZING!!!!!! Some of the pecans started to burn after about 15 minutes, but everything else was perfect. Thank you!

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  187. Maxwell says

    November 11, 2012 at 12:46 am

    Can this cake be frozen?

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  188. Audra says

    November 11, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    Hey! I think the individual layers could be frozen until ready to frost. Good luck!

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  190. Belinda says

    October 16, 2018 at 9:45 am

    I know you posted this some time ago, but I have a question. Did you by any chance make extra frosting? The original Food and Wine recipe has only two layers spread with 1 cup of frosting in the middle. I noticed you also used 1 cup between layers, but you have four layers. Can you confirm that the frosting recipe you use here is enough for four layers? Thank you!

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