DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS
Cake
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups solid pack pumpkin
1 cup buttermilk
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Snow Frosting
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter , softened (1stick)
2egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350, Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

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A decadent, impressive dessert that appeals to everyone’s inner Boy Scout or Girl Scout. Begin preparing this dish a day ahead.

Makes 10 to 12 servings.

INGREDIENTS
16 whole graham crackers (about 8 ounces)

1 cup whole almonds, toasted

3 tablespoons sugar

1/2 cup [...]