Ingredients

Cake:

• 2 cups alI-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup grated peeled carrots
• 1 cup grated peeled red apples

Frosting:

• 1 250 g pkg cream cheese , softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 cups icing sugar (approx)

Candied Nuts:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup maple syrup