Baking With {Dine & Dish}

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:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan (I use Pam Baking spray).
2. Add sugar and butter to a large mixing bowl. Beat on low until light and fluffy.
3. Slowly add the eggs, one at a time, and continue mixing until well incorporated.
4. Add the pumpkin, sour cream and vanilla, mixing on slow speed until well blended.
5.  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.
6. 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:

1. Place powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk milk into the powdered sugar. Continue whisking until no lumps appear.
2. Continue whisking while adding vanilla, canned pumpkin, cinnamon and melted butter.
3. Once glaze is smooth, gently pour over the top of the Bundt cake, allowing to drizzle down the side of the cake.
4. 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!

Comments

[Heidi Hawyes]

Hi Amanda
This is such a cool idea! :)
http://littlebitssunshine.blogspot.com/

[Yael]

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

[SnoWhite @ Finding Joy in My Kitchen]

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

[Melissa]

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/

[Chris @ TheKeenanCookBook]

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

[Julia]

You both are SO talented and amazing! I'd love to be a part of the 'Baking with…" series. http://fatgirltrappedinaskinnybody.blogspot.com

[Maria]

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:)

[Kristen]

Thanks for sharing your space with me today, Amanda!

[shelly (cookies and cups)]

Gorgeous pictures and yummy recipe!

[Annie]

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!

[Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray]

Gorgeous cake! Loving this new series idea! Can't wait to see more.

[Sommer@ASpicyPerspective]

Wow, I'm loving that drippy cake! Kristen is fantastic. :)

[Faith]

Wow. Beautiful, simple, and it sounds delicious. Can't wait to make it!

[Notyet100]

Perfect cake :)

[HeatherChristo]

Kristen- this pumpkin cake is just up my alley! I love the bundt cake- it is perfect for just about any occasion- right?!

[Georgia Pellegrini]

Wow, the way that this drips makes it look so magical. I just love Kristen too and her great blog.

[Luisa]

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

[TidyMom]

I'm drooling at this cake! and your pictures Kristen!!

Love the new series Amanda!!

[Nancy@acommunaltable]

Oh my... this could prove addictive... and an absolutely perfect fall cake that even I could pull off!!!

[Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids]

Beautiful cake, Kristen! I cannot wait to try it.

[Eat 2gather]

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/

[Cathy]

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!

www.somuchcake.com

I'll be sure to check out Kristen's too, I love discovering new fun blogs!

[Carrie]

I am definitely making this as soon as we get some fall weather!!

[Chiara75]

I have to try pumpinkin cake, because in Italy isn't so usually!
Have a nice weekend!
Chiara75

[Jamie]

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

[Nina @ Ambrosia]

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/

[Rachel]

What size can of Pumpkin? I default to the big one usually, but suspect this may require the 16 oz can.

Thanks!

[sweetsugarbelle]

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!!!

[Lucy Lean]

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

[Nancy Wyatt]

This recipe looks amazing and I love Kristen too!! hugs from Conroe, TX!

[Cindysoowho]

I wonder if you could use the spices that go into a pumpkin pie instead of just cinnamon?

[lisa skiles]

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

[Deborah]

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!

[Backtoallen]

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!

[Backtoallen]

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/

[[email protected]]

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 :)

[Paula]

Beautiful bundt cake Kristen and I love how you photographed it.

[Esi]

Love the pics and the cake sounds amazing

[Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen]

Oh that glaze! Such a nice cake for the holidays.

[Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction]

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. :)

[Naina @ chow bella]

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/

[sarah]

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/

[SamCyn]

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

[Christy D]

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.

www.lifeofamodernhousewife.blogspot.com

[Andrea]

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!

[Aimee @ Simple Bites]

Yowzers this is MY kind of cake, Kristen! Does it ship well? ;)

I know I'm going to love this series, Amanda. Great idea!

[Gaby Godoy]

Hi!! I just started my blog and it doesn't have any cakes yet... you should see it!!
XOXO
BTW, I love your blog.

[Nic@diningwithastud]

What a great recipe. You dont get too many pumpkin cakes in Oz but Im very curious to taste them. It looks delicious

[Wenderly]

Absolutely spectacular! Love Kristen & her gorgeous blog and I love this new series Amanda! What a great idea!

[NY Baker]

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!