Pumpkin Cake With Nutella Frosting

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Found on facebook; original recipe from http://theviewfromgreatisland.com/2013/09/pumpkin-walnut-cake-with-nutella-frosting.html. to substitute another pan for the springform pan called for in the recipe, check http://www.joyofbaking.com/pansizes.html --

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350f.

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In a large mixing bowl , combine the pumpkin , oil , eggs , sour cream , sugars and spices.

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Make sure everything is well combined.

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In a separate small bowl whisk together the flour , soda and salt.

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Fold the dry ingredients into the wet , mixing just until combined.

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Fold in the hazelnuts , if using.

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Spread the batter evenly in a lightly greased 9 inch springform pan.

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Bake for about 50 minutes , until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out without wet batter clinging to it.

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Cool briefly before removing from the pan.

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Make the frosting by mixing together the nutella , sour cream and powdered sugar.

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Add just enough milk or cream for a spreadable consistency.

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Add a little more powdered sugar if the frosting seems too thin.

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Spread on the completely cooled cake.

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Ingredients

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pumpkin puree, light olive oil, eggs, sour cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ground cardamom, brown sugar, white sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, hazelnuts, chocolate hazelnut spread, powdered sugar, milk