Ingredients
1 1/2 c. flour
2/3 c. Dutch processed cocoa
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. espresso powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 c. pumpkin puree
1 tsp. vanilla bean paste
3/4 c. butter, unsalted, softened
1 c. dark brown sugar
1 c. sugar
3 large eggs
1 egg yolk
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
6 oz. softened cream cheese
2 1/4 c. powdered sugar
2 tsp. Dutch processed cocoa
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. vanilla bean paste
1 1/2 c. heavy cream
orange and green food coloring gel
melted semi-sweet chocolate for decorating
Preparation
