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RECIPES
Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake
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Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake

• 1 cup all purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking powder • ½ teaspoon baking soda • ½ teaspoon cinnamon • 1 ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice • ½ teaspoon salt • ½ cup granulated sugar • ¼ cup brown sugar, light or dark packed • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree • ½ cup vomFASS Extra Virgin Olive Oil • 2 large eggs room temperature Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting • 4 ounces cream cheese full fat, room temperature • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon Instructions • Spray an 8 inch round cake pan with baking spray. Line with a round of parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
 • In a large mixing bowl, whisk to combine the all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
 • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together til just combined the oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
 • Pour the pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients. Use a rubber spatula or mixer to mix until just combined.
 • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Spread evenly with an offset spatula. Bake 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center of the cake.
 • Place the cake pan on a wire rack. Allow to cool completely. Once cooled, run a knife along the edge of the pan to make sure it is not sticking. Remove cake from pan. Make sure cake is completely cool before frosting.
 Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting • Sift together the powdered sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
 • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl using a hand held mixer, beat cream cheese until completely combined, creamy and fluffy. 
 • Turn mixer off and add the powdered sugar mixture. Beat on low until powdered sugar is no longer visible. Turn mixer to medium high and beat for one minute.
 • Use right away or cover with plastic wrap or in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
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