I have got the most amazing and wonderful and fantastic news to share.
Soon. Not quite yet.
But I do have some other great news… and that is that I am starting this new series on my blog called “Baking With”. I will feature a blog or person that is inspirational, creative, innovative, and fun!
If you are interested in being considered for a “Baking With” spotlight post, please leave a link to your blog in the comment section below. (You may also leave a link to your favorite post if you want to be a show off! I like show offs. And dont forget to show Kristen a little love too! )
This weeks feature is the amazing blog Dine & Dish.
Kristen from Dine & Dish is one of the neatest people I know. She is smart, sassy, witty and funny. She takes the most stunning pictures, and definitely inspires to me to strive for better.
Its truly my honor to have her be here today. This recipe she has shared is no small gift. Its fantastic. And delicious. And perfection.
Thank you so much Kristen!
Be sure to check her out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. She rocks them all.
*****
Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with Creamy Pumpkin Glaze
It is slightly intimidating to be writing a post on Amanda’s site. If you know my work at Dine & Dish at all, you will note that cake decorating, cookie decorating, basically any kind of decorating at all is not a talent I possess. My one and only attempt at piping roses turned into what I would call a collection of “cabbages”, looking nothing like the beautiful roses Amanda is able to produce!
I have a great appreciation for beautiful food, especially cakes. Because I lack decorating skills, I like to turn to the Bundt cake for something beautiful without all the fancy decorating. Bundt cakes seem to have a simple elegance without requiring a lot of work.
For this dessert, I adapted my favorite sour cream Bundt cake recipe and added pumpkin to give it a fall twist. I also created a powdered sugar glaze, but included pumpkin and cinnamon there as well. The result? A beautiful pumpkin Bundt cake, perfect for fall. I hope you enjoy it.
Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with Creamy Pumpkin Glaze
For the cake:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
For the cake:
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan (I use Pam Baking spray).
- Add sugar and butter to a large mixing bowl. Beat on low until light and fluffy.
- Slowly add the eggs, one at a time, and continue mixing until well incorporated.
- Add the pumpkin, sour cream and vanilla, mixing on slow speed until well blended.
- While mixer is still going on slow, add the flour, one cup at a time. Next, add the cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Blend until well incorporated.
- Pour cake batter into prepared Bundt cake. Bake for 60 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clear.
For the glaze:
- Place powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk milk into the powdered sugar. Continue whisking until no lumps appear.
- Continue whisking while adding vanilla, canned pumpkin, cinnamon and melted butter.
- Once glaze is smooth, gently pour over the top of the Bundt cake, allowing to drizzle down the side of the cake.
- Slice, serve and enjoy.
Thank you so much Kristen! This cake is stunning and I am so excited to make it for our Thanksgiving celebration!
Hi Amanda
This is such a cool idea!
http://littlebitssunshine.blogspot.com/
oooh you are so cool! I just started a blog, and I’m almost embarrassed to share because it’s nowhere as cool as yours, but I’d be super happy if you’d at least take a peek!
http://countrymousecooks.blogspot.com/2011/09/sour-lemon-pie.html
Lovely cake — I’m so happy fall pumpkin season is here!
I’d love to bake with you!
http://joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2010/10/maple-oat-scones.html
Lovely cake — I’m so happy fall pumpkin season is here!
I’d love to bake with you!
http://joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2010/10/maple-oat-scones.html
Ooooh, I’d love to bake with you! Skim through my cupcakes category to see if any tickle your fancy
http://www.cupcakefridayproject.com/category/cupcakes/
This recipe looks delish! Well, since you put it out there, I’d love to bake with you
Here’s our recent favorite recipe:
http://thekeenancookbook.com/breakfast/apple-cider-muffins
This recipe looks delish! Well, since you put it out there, I’d love to bake with you
Here’s our recent favorite recipe:
http://thekeenancookbook.com/breakfast/apple-cider-muffins
You both are SO talented and amazing! I’d love to be a part of the ‘Baking with…” series. http://fatgirltrappedinaskinnybody.blogspot.com
I have pumpkin to use up. I think I might have to make this cake! Great guest post-I just adore Kristen and her recipes! Can’t wait to hear your news:)
Thanks for sharing your space with me today, Amanda!
Gorgeous pictures and yummy recipe!
Yum, that looks amazing!
I have a pretty new blog, but I’d love to be considered for your ‘Baking With’ series, that sounds super fun!
Gorgeous cake! Loving this new series idea! Can’t wait to see more.
Gorgeous cake! Loving this new series idea! Can’t wait to see more.
Wow, I’m loving that drippy cake! Kristen is fantastic.
Wow, I’m loving that drippy cake! Kristen is fantastic.
Wow. Beautiful, simple, and it sounds delicious. Can’t wait to make it!
Perfect cake
Kristen- this pumpkin cake is just up my alley! I love the bundt cake- it is perfect for just about any occasion- right?!
Wow, the way that this drips makes it look so magical. I just love Kristen too and her great blog.
it looks delicious!!
this is one of my creations from my blog..
http://lulabaloola.typepad.com/blog/2011/03/on-a-sunny-st-patricks-day.html
I’m drooling at this cake! and your pictures Kristen!!
Love the new series Amanda!!
Oh my… this could prove addictive… and an absolutely perfect fall cake that even I could pull off!!!
Oh my… this could prove addictive… and an absolutely perfect fall cake that even I could pull off!!!
Beautiful cake, Kristen! I cannot wait to try it.
Beautiful cake, Kristen! I cannot wait to try it.
Oh my two of my favorite bloggers in one post! Perfect. This cake looks amazing. I love anything pumpkin. I would love to be considered for Baking With…. my most recent post would be a fun one, but I’ve got many more goodies up my sleeve ; D
http://eat2gather.net/2011/09/food/recipes/tinas-caramel-apple-crunch-pie/
This looks so good! I am a huge fan of yours and would love for you to check my “starter” blog out
The pics aren’t as fantastic as these, but hey it’s a start and I am having fun doing it! Baking is so therapeutic!
http://www.somuchcake.com
I’ll be sure to check out Kristen’s too, I love discovering new fun blogs!
I am definitely making this as soon as we get some fall weather!!
I have to try pumpinkin cake, because in Italy isn’t so usually!
Have a nice weekend!
Chiara75
Looks like a lot of fun, Amanda. These Oreo Turtle Bars have been a favorite on my site. Hope you are doing well!
http://jamiecooksitup.blogspot.com/2011/05/oreo-turtle-bars.html
This cake looks delicious! And Amanda, your “Baking With” spotlight post seems like a terrific idea! I’d love to be considered for a part of this, here’s my site! http://www.ambrosiabaking.com/
This cake looks delicious! And Amanda, your “Baking With” spotlight post seems like a terrific idea! I’d love to be considered for a part of this, here’s my site! http://www.ambrosiabaking.com/
What size can of Pumpkin? I default to the big one usually, but suspect this may require the 16 oz can.
Thanks!
Wow. I got excited about this the instant I saw it on Twitter. I’ve been on a pumpkin kick lately, probably because there is a shortage, so it makes sense that I would crave it!
This is a beautiful and manageable cake, which is a must for me, and I WISH so very much I had the ability to take this kind of photo. Cannot wait to see more!!!
I loe the idea of a baking with department – and what a great start – this pumpkin bunt looks so delicious and as always your blog is such an inspiration
This recipe looks amazing and I love Kristen too!! hugs from Conroe, TX!
I wonder if you could use the spices that go into a pumpkin pie instead of just cinnamon?
This does indeed sound delicious! I am happy to hear you have some good news – everyone needs a bit of that from time to time don’t they? I would be thrilled and excited to be part of your new baking with feature. Here is the link to my blog
http://theenchantedoven.blogspot.com/
Hugs,
Lisa
I adore Kristen and am so happy to see her here! This cake is right up my alley since I am decorating challenged, too. Gorgeous!
YUM! I can’t wait to make this, hopefully this weekend. Love that fall means pumpkin and all the yummy things we can bake with it!
Oh–and I’d love to throw my hat in the ring for a guest post. I do what we call Cupcake Sundays with my daughter….she says someday we’ll be on Cupcake Wars and I can be her assistant
I’m not a food blogger, but love it nonetheless. That category on my blog is here: http://backtoallen.com/category/cupcake-sundays/
I am in LOVE with this new series. Kristin and you are amazing talents and your baked goods always swoon. This pumpkin cake looks amazing! Wonderful post
I am in LOVE with this new series. Kristin and you are amazing talents and your baked goods always swoon. This pumpkin cake looks amazing! Wonderful post
Beautiful bundt cake Kristen and I love how you photographed it.
Love the pics and the cake sounds amazing
Oh that glaze! Such a nice cake for the holidays.
Oh that glaze! Such a nice cake for the holidays.
That is one fantastic cake, Kristen! Love the new baking series, Amanda… Can’t wait to see all of the great bakers you are going to feature.
That is one fantastic cake, Kristen! Love the new baking series, Amanda… Can’t wait to see all of the great bakers you are going to feature.
I would love to bake with you! And I am definitely adding this pumpkin cake to my to-bake list!
http://chowbellaroma.wordpress.com/2011/07/11/pecan-torte-maple-whipped-cream/
I would love to bake with you! And I am definitely adding this pumpkin cake to my to-bake list!
http://chowbellaroma.wordpress.com/2011/07/11/pecan-torte-maple-whipped-cream/
I am not only swooning over that gorgeous, golden bundt cake but also love all of the comments here and checking out all of the fun blogs! What a great idea.
I’d love to throw my hat into the “Baking With…” ring (or pan?)!
http://lovelylayercakes.wordpress.com/
Kristen’s cake looks and sounds divine! I’m no professional baker, but would be honored to be considered to be part of Baking with…
http://samcynsedibleadventures.squarespace.com/home/2011/6/20/cherry-chocolate-love-cake.html
Love the recipe and love the new idea!! I’d love to be considered one day! My blog is relatively new, and not quite as good as yours. But here’s my link.
http://www.lifeofamodernhousewife.blogspot.com
I love bundt cakes. And I totally know what you mean by ‘effortless elegance’ (I’m not so great at decorating either.) Great photographs, too!
Yowzers this is MY kind of cake, Kristen! Does it ship well?
I know I’m going to love this series, Amanda. Great idea!
Yowzers this is MY kind of cake, Kristen! Does it ship well?
I know I’m going to love this series, Amanda. Great idea!
Hi!! I just started my blog and it doesn’t have any cakes yet… you should see it!!
XOXO
BTW, I love your blog.
What a great recipe. You dont get too many pumpkin cakes in Oz but Im very curious to taste them. It looks delicious
What a great recipe. You dont get too many pumpkin cakes in Oz but Im very curious to taste them. It looks delicious
Absolutely spectacular! Love Kristen & her gorgeous blog and I love this new series Amanda! What a great idea!
Any answer to Rachel’s question about what size can of pumpkin to use? I’m thinking the 15 oz. but would like to be certain. Thanks and happy baking!
I came home and saw this recipe and immediately baked it up. It is so delicious!! Thank you for another great recipe. I’m a huge pumpkin fan and can’t have enough recipes that use it.
Rachel – it’s just 1 cup of pumpkin for the cake and 2 Tablespoons for the glaze.
Cindy – you can most definitley use pumpkin pie spices in this. I bet that would be a delicious alteration! Let me know if you try it!
that cake looks so juicy!
I am so ready for pumpkin season. I can’t wait to bring this to our friends’ fall party in a few weeks. Delicious.
Amanda, I’m so excited for this. I love your blog and I didn’t think anything could make it better than it was but you just proved me wrong. I hope your life is going well, God bless you and your creativity!
Did you invert the cake immediately upon taking it out of the oven? or did you let it cool for a bit and then invert it?
Hi Amanda,
a great recipe from Kristen. Would surely try soon.
I would like to be a part of ‘Baking with…’
http://www.confusioncook.com
Goodness what a stunning fall cake! And what a lovely idea Mandate to share your blog with us mere mortals! I’m hoping one day I’ll turn out as blissful buttercream creations as you but until then, I shall just have to carry on Jo Blogs Jo Bakes
http://joblogsjobakes.wordpress.com/2011/09/18/afternoon-tea-for-two/
This cake look delicious! And I love to bake with you, my blog is in Dutch but has an google translator on it
http://www.laurasbakery.blogspot.com
Lovely pics and the recipe looks delicious
Lovely pics and the recipe looks delicious
Yummm….
There’s a translator on the sidebar 
I love this new series!!! ^_^
My blog is in Spanish, but I’d like to share it with you anyway
http://www.objetivocupcake.com/2011/07/sundae-cupcakes.html
Happy baking! ^_^
Great Idea! I would love to be considered (and I would be very flattered!)
http://www.missoverballe.com
This recipe looks really good
I love your blog and Kristen’s pumpkin cake. Pumpkin is the best. I really loved the Halloween spider in the jar cake. I will be posting Halloween recipes starting in October. Halloween is so much fun.
Hmm…that looks so yummy and a great idea for pumpkin flavor ina dessert, since somehow the texture of pumpkin pie doesn’t appeal much to me (to say it nicely
I’d love to be considered for your new series http://specialtycakecreations.com/red-and-white-topsy-turvy-cake/
Love seeing all the other food blog links here, a great way to find quality food blogs to follow
Oh my this cake is gorgeous!! I bet it tastes as good as it looks!
I’d love to be on Baking With… http://www.greensnchocolate.com
This cake is perfectly lovely. What a gorgeous piece of fall dessert!
This cake is perfectly lovely. What a gorgeous piece of fall dessert!
Hi Jeanette – I actually probably waited around 10 minutes, if that. Great question.
Beautifully done. And your blog is one of my favorites. Very inspirational!
Oops! Please do check out my blog at
http://playinwithmyfood.wordpress.com/
Totally love this cake, so perfect for fall.
I would love to bake with you, for you, next to you. I can share the wonder of high altitude baking with your readers. I say wonder when I really mean something else but want to make it sound fun.
I came here from Dine and Dish. This pumpkin bundt cake looks awesome. So much pumpkin right now, and that’s perfect, because I love pumpkin anything!
Two great blogger at once
But I am going to try this cake it looks so delicious and I love pumpkin.
Love you new series. Kristen sure does take amazing photos. I’m looking forward to seeing more of you series.
I’d leave a link, and would love to be a part of it…but I don’t do well under pressure and can’t come up with one thing
Looks delicious!
Oh man, your cake looks so good! I am book marking this and making it soon! Like maybe right now!!
Oh man, your cake looks so good! I am book marking this and making it soon! Like maybe right now!!
Looks incredibly delicious, as always. Thanks for posting!
I made this today and it’s fabulous!
Making this tomorrow! Probably modifying it a bit: two six cup cakes, and 6 oz of honey greek yogurt and 2 oz of sour cream instead of a full cup of sour cream. nom nom pumpkin time!
Thanks for the recipe!
this looks so yummy!!
this looks so yummy!!
Love Kristen and you both! Fantastic cake and beautifully photographed. What a great series. I’m looking forward to it.
I SO made this Friday night and it was amazing!! I even posted it on my FB, lol.
Love this “baking with” idea and segment. Kristen is really talented so she’s the perfect fit for your beautiful blog. I’m not a big baker but I’d love come up with something to share here. I’m sure you have a hundred options thought. Either way, keep up the lovely work!
I love Kristen’s blog and her cake is stunning! So glad to be introduced to your beautiful blog.
Cannot wait for your news! I hope the news is about your being offered the opportunity to do a book or TV show because I think your surprise-inside-the-cake idea and execution is the most genius thing I’ve seen since Cake Pops!
Always wishing you well!
Janet
Kristen’s photos always transport me to somewhere that is warm and safe. These are gorgeous and the recipe is nummy! I love your idea…hmmm, do you like cheesecake?
Love this new series! http://www.foodmamma.com/search/label/cake
I really can’t wait to give this recipe a try! Here are a couple of my favorite posts for you to take a look at. I’d love to bake with you! What a delicious offer!
This is one of my favorite cakes ever: http://www.deconstructingthehome.com/?p=307
And something out of the ordinary: http://www.deconstructingthehome.com/?p=513
Thanks!
I really can’t wait to give this recipe a try! Here are a couple of my favorite posts for you to take a look at. I’d love to bake with you! What a delicious offer!
This is one of my favorite cakes ever: http://www.deconstructingthehome.com/?p=307
And something out of the ordinary: http://www.deconstructingthehome.com/?p=513
Thanks!
I am super excited about baking and super excited about my blog and I’d really love to share that with a wider audience!
http://cookingfromcards.com
This is my favorite recipe that I’ve done so far (and that’s a pretty long list at this point even if I am fairly new)! I baked the batter in little pumpkin shaped cake tins and piped a few green leaves with Cinnamon icing on top of the glaze and they were amazing. These have been a HUGE hit at dinner parties and such.
I made a batch as a thank you for a coworker and he keep asking when I’ll get around to making more! I adore your blog! Thanks!
I have been looking for a pie-alternative recipe for Thanksgiving. I LOVE Bundt cakes, and I’m SOLD. I’m going to try this.
I’d love to do a “Baking with…” post. I’m a novelist so I don’t write about baking all the time, but I do post about cooking and food a lot on my Facebook page. And I LOVE to cook.
I made this for Thanksgiving & was a wonderful pie alternative & great hit. The glaze was just the right touch too. Will be making again for sure & so very easy. May be my Thanksgiving go to dessert.