Instructions

Pumpkin Cake

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray two 9" round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
2. In large bowl whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, allspice, set aside.
3. In another bowl combine the pumpkin, sugar, orange zest and vanilla and beat on medium speed with hand mixer until smooth.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until each one is incorporated. Slowly add in your vegetable oil.
5. Add the flour mixture and mix just until incorporated.
6. Divide the batter between your 2 pans and bake in oven for about 30 minutes or until top springs back and toothpick comes out clean.
7. Let cool in pans for about 10 minutes, then on wire rack until completely cooled.

Chocolate Pecan Filling

1. To make the filling, combine the sugar and water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer and cook, without stirring, until deep amber, about 8-10 minutes.
2. Carefully whisk in your cream continuously whisking until smooth.
3. Add the corn syrup and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and cook, whisking occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly about 40 to 50 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter, chocolate, vanilla and salt until smooth.
5. Let cool completely, then fold in your pecans.
6. Cover and refrigerate until firm but spreadable, about 1 hour.

To Assemble Cake

1. Cut each cake in half horizontally with a serrated knife to make 4 layers.
2. Put 1 layer on a cake stand or turntable and spread one-third of the pecan filling on top.
3. Repeat for each layer, leaving top of cake unfrosted.
4. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.

Chocolate Glaze

1. Combine the chocolate, cocoa powder, butter and honey in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second increments stirring until smooth.
2. Let cool to room temperature.
3. Remove your cakes from the refrigerator and then spread your glaze on the cake, letting the excess drip down the sides. Refrigerate until the glaze sets, about 10 minutes.