Amazon Associates PartnerTrusted
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. This helps support our site at no extra cost to you. Clicking on ingredient or equipment links will take you to amazon.com where you can purchase these items.
Pumpkin Candle-Shaped Cake (Autumn Layer Cake)
A moist spiced pumpkin cake, built in several layers and topped with mascarpone whipped cream, decorated with white chocolate drizzles for a perfect candle effect for Halloween or autumn.
Shop all ingredients on Amazon in one click • Printable PDF with shopping checklist
Cost Breakdown
Critical Success Points
- • Fold in the whipped egg whites gently to keep the cake light.
- • Bake the cake until a toothpick comes out clean.
- • Smooth with the acrylic disc to obtain a perfectly flat surface.
Safety Warnings
- • Handle the hot oven (180 °C).
- • Boiling syrup can cause burns; handle with care.
- • Melted chocolate is very hot; avoid any skin contact.
☕ 100% Free & Ad-Free Forever! Made by ADHD friends who got lost in recipe videos
We built this because we kept forgetting recipe steps. Help us keep it ad-free & support our caffeine addiction!
You Might Also Like
Similar recipes converted from YouTube cooking videos
Traditional Quiche Lorraine
A classic Quiche Lorraine, with homemade or store‑bought shortcrust pastry, smoked bacon lardons, Comté cheese and a silky custard made from eggs, cream and milk. Ideal for lunch, dinner or brunch, this simple and economical recipe follows the culinary rules taught by Philippe Etchebest.
Ground Beef Meatballs with Wheat and Vegetables
A family-friendly, easy, quick and economical meal: ground beef meatballs stuffed with mozzarella, topped with a fragrant tomato sauce, served with sautéed wheat with peppers and herbs.
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Lemon Royal Icing
A moist, fragrant lemon cake studded with crunchy poppy seeds, finished with a glossy lemon royal icing. The batter is chilled before baking to create a beautiful rise and a tender crumb. Perfect for tea time or a light dessert.
Doped Hot Chocolate with Oats and Praline
An ultra‑indulgent hot chocolate for winter holidays, enriched with toasted oat flakes, doped dark chocolate and an almond‑hazelnut praline, topped with homemade whipped cream. Comforting, creamy and slightly crunchy, it is ready in under 45 minutes for two servings.
Chocolate and Pumpkin Cake without Butter
A moist chocolate cake with pumpkin purée, made without butter. The texture is ultra‑moist thanks to the squash purée, and the shiny chocolate glaze, highlighted with a pinch of fleur de sel, adds a gourmand crunch. Ideal for fans of vegetarian desserts and original pastries.
Red Batavia Potato Salad with Tuna
A rustic summer salad combining new potatoes, crunchy red Batavia lettuce, tuna in oil, creamy hard-boiled eggs, tangy radishes, spring onions and a homemade dressing made with sherry vinegar, balsamic, olive oil and hazelnut oil. Simple, flavorful and perfect for summer meals.