Comments on: pumpkin spice latte layer cake

By: valentina

valentina — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 05:20:48 +0000

In reply to Jessica Haney. Hi Jessica! This cake is fairly dense so I don't think you should have any issues with stacking it 3-high. I would make sure you let the cake chill at least overnight before stacking so it is nice and solid, less likely to crumble in that case!! Let me know how it turns out!

By: Jessica Haney

Jessica Haney — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 23:04:26 +0000

Hi, I just came across your recipe and Im so excited to try it out. I was curious about the density of the cake and how well it holds up stacked? I typically only do two layers with pumpkin cakes but was really hoping to do three. Thanks!

By: valentina

valentina — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 21:29:04 +0000

In reply to Tom. Hi Tom! Thank you so much for the feedback and the kind words! I did add the can size to the recipe as suggested. That's awesome that your wife is a PA! It's a profession that is gaining some serious traction but it's surprising to see how many people still don't know what a PA is. Thanks for stopping by and I hope y'all enjoy the cake!

By: Tom

Tom — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 12:24:55 +0000

Hello Valentina,
Making the Pumpkin Spice Latte Layer Cake this weekend. One suggestion is to give the size of the can of pumpkin purée. The grocery store I shop at carries two sizes. I went with the small size and it worked out perfectly. The color of the frosting in the picture is white or beige. The color of the frosting came out more tan or cafe au lait. Not a problem, it tastes delicious. I used King Authur espresso powder which is very strong. Again the flavor is delicious and I'm not complaining just giving some feedback. I doubled the icing recipe, sliced each of the cakes in half to come up with 6 layers of cake and icing. As Ashley mentioned, the icing is the best part! I'm sure the cake is going to be well received. Thank you for the recipe. You decorated the cake beautifully with the dripping caramel and the beautiful garnish on top. My wife is a PA. I know how hard the PA programs are. After Watching my wife go through the PA program, and seeing how difficult it was gave me a new respect for the medical profession.

By: valentina

valentina — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 15:29:30 +0000

In reply to Ashley. Totally agree that the icing is the best part! I actually made this cake again as a bundt cake (without the frosting) and I will tell you alllll the coffee flavor comes from the frosting ;) For box mixes, I usually go with Betty Crocker or Duncan Hines. Some hacks to make them even better are: use milk instead of water, use melted butter instead of oil, add a pinch of salt (those mixes are always way too sweet!), and if you want a richer/sturdier cake, you can even add an extra egg! :) Happy baking!!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 18:26:57 +0000

I'm making this for my birthday this weekend! But, I'm going to cheat and use a box mix for the cake. . .the icing is the best part anyway! Do you have a favorite box mix, or any hacks to make them better?