Spiced Pumpkin Layer Cake

Directions

Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans; set aside.

In large mixer bowl, combine pumpkin, water and eggs.

Add cake mix, orange peel, and spice.

With electric mixer at low speed, beat until blended.

Beat at medium speed for 5 minutes.

Stir in walnuts.

Pour into prepared pans.

Bake in 350℉ (180℃) F oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 28 to 33 minutes.

Cool in pans for 10 minutes.

Remove cake layers from pans, cool completely on wire rack.

Place on cake layer on serving plate; spread with half of Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting.

Place second cake layer on top of first; spread with remaining frosting.

Garnish with additional chopped walnuts, if desired.

Frosting: In medium bowl with electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until blended.

Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.

Add vanilla and cinnamon.

Gradually add milk, beating at medium speed, until frosting is of spreading consistency.

Makes frosting for one cake.