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MAKE IT
Step 1
Preheat oven to 325° F. Grease and flour two 9-inch-round cake pans.
Step 2
Combine flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, nutmeg and salt in small bowl. Beat granulated sugar and 3/4 cup butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs; beat for 2 minutes. Beat in pumpkin, evaporated milk, water and vanilla extract. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Spread evenly into prepared cake pans.
Step 3
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 15 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Step 4
Beat cream cheese, 1/3 cup butter and powdered sugar in large mixer bowl until fluffy. Add maple flavoring; mix well.
Step 5
Cut each cake in half horizontally with long, serrated knife. Frost between layers and on top of cake, leaving sides unfrosted. Garnish with nuts, if desired.
