Ingredients
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)3 large eggs, room temperature1 cup water1 cup canned pumpkin1-3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2-1/2 cups vanilla frosting1-1/4 cups chopped walnutsAdditional ground cinnamon
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, pumpkin, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
Pour into 2 well-greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in each center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
Combine frosting and remaining cinnamon; spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Press walnuts lightly into frosting on sides of cake. If desired, dust top of cake with additional ground cinnamon.
