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This Pumpkin Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting Is The Ultimate Thanksgiving Dessert

This pumpkin cake recipe from Melissa Weller, dare we say, may replace the classic pie in your Thanksgiving repertoire….

1 ½ teaspoons 

Freshly grated nutmeg 

1 teaspoon fine sea salt 

1 tablespoon baking soda 

6 large eggs 

1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract 

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24 tablespoons (3 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed and softened 

1 ½ cups granulated sugar 

1 ½ cups light brown sugar (lightly packed)

Salted Carmel Buttercream

1 ½ cups heavy cream 

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1 ½ cups granulated sugar 

½ cups water 

16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed 

1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Brown Sugar Frosting

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1 cup (lightly packed) light brown sugar

 1/2 cup heavy cream 

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed 

Pinch fine sea salt

Directions

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Get prepared

Arrange the oven racks so one is in the top third of the oven and the other is in the bottom third. Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Lightly coat the sides and bottoms of three (8- x 2-inch) cake pans with melted butter. Line the bottoms of the pans with parchment paper and lightly brush the paper with melted butter. Dust the pans with flour, invert, and lightly tap on the bottoms to tap out any excess flour. Set aside.

Make the batter

Combine the pumpkin puree and buttermilk in a medium bowl. Whisk them together and set aside.

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In another medium bowl, whisk the flour, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt, and baking soda together and set aside.

Crack all of the eggs into a small bowl and add the vanilla.

Combine the cubed butter, the granulated sugar, and brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Fit the mixer with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula once or twice, until the mixture is light and fluffy. Reduce the speed to medium and add one-third of the eggs and vanilla mixture, beating to completely incorporate the eggs and stopping to scrape down the bowl before adding the rest of the egg mixture in two more additions. Reduce the mixer speed to low, add the dry ingredients, and mix until just incorporated. Take the bowl off the stand, add the pumpkin buttermilk mixture, and fold it in with the spatula, making sure to scrape the very bottom of the bowl.

Bake the cakes

Divide the cake batter evenly among the three prepared cake pans by eyeballing it and use an offset spatula to smooth out the tops.

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Nike Zoom Hyperflight “Safari” Official Images Reveal Bold Print Ahead of Holiday Release

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The Nike Zoom Hyperflight is getting a bold new look, with the “Safari” colorway coming soon. We have official photos of the unique design for a closer look. The sneaker sports bright orange accents and a translucent outsold, and is expected to arrive during the holiday season at a retail price of $190.

The new version is inspired by the Safari print that is familiar from the Air Safari. That pattern covers most of the Hyperflight’s soft, molded upper, giving the basketball shoe a unique look compared with some of the model’s other recent colorways. Together, the unusual texture and pattern make the silhouette feel especially suited to the adventurous design.

The primary contrast across the shoe is orange, used in the trim and other details. The bright color pops against the speckled base without being overwhelming. Black is also present in the design, on the glossy support structure around the midfoot and the soft leather collar. The look is topped off with a see-through outsole that adds another visual element to the overall color scheme.

The sneaker will drop with style code IZ2573-010 and is expected in men’s sizing. With a retail price tag of $190, Nike, Foot Locker, and Sheikh are among the expected retailers. As for when you can expect it, it’s likely to be the holiday season, though we don’t have a solid release date.

The “Safari” colorway comes amid a busy period for the Zoom Hyperflight. This year, Nike has revived the model in several colors, bringing a new wave of attention to the silhouette through a series of releases. Another forthcoming option is the vibrant “Green Apple” pair, also scheduled for a holiday season release.

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The Hyperflight’s history also provides context for the latest return. Jason Williams wore the model in the early 2000s, linking it to a memorable era for the sneaker. That association also helps explain why new colorways can generate excitement beyond the shoe’s look, especially for those who remember it from its previous run.

The Safari design is a definitive statement that does not change the characteristic shape of the Hyperflight. Instead, it uses the familiar silhouette as a canvas for a pattern that has already become recognizable through another Nike model. The orange accents provide a bright contrast, while the black midfoot structure and collar balance it out.

Now that official images have surfaced, sneaker fans have a clearer idea of what to expect from the holiday release. The $190 price, style code, and expected retail partners have also been identified, but a specific launch date has not been confirmed.

For Nike, the “Safari” is another way to bring attention back to the Zoom Hyperflight. One of its more distinctive new looks is this returning model, featuring speckled print, orange trim, black support details, and an icy-looking translucent outsole.

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Lil Yachty Previews Another Nike Air Force 1 Mid, This Time With Blue and Orange Stitching

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Lil Yachty has added another eye-catching design to his ever-growing collection of Nike US Force 1 Mids, this time going for a cleaner white look accented by blue and orange stitching. The rapper’s latest take on the shoe keeps the familiar silhouette. Still, it uses contrasting details to give the shoe its own identity, something the artist is known for, showing off a steady run of variations on the silhouette.

 

Dubbed the “White Contrast Stitch,” the pair features white leather across most of the upper. Rather than altering the classic Air Force 1 Mid profile or incorporating a strange material, the design uses stitching to separate the design visually. Blue stitching embellishes the leather panels, and each side of the shoe’s Swoosh is lined with orange.

 

The combo adds a subtle but noticeable splash of color to the mostly white sneaker. It’s a more muted take than some of the more adventurous pairs Yachty has shown recently, so this version feels like the more no-nonsense option in his growing collection.

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The new design adds to the long list of Air Force 1 Mid looks associated with the rapper this year. Earlier previews have featured a stars-and-stripes pair, an orange version with black stars, and a yellow colorway tied to ComplexCon. Each has put a different spin on the familiar silhouette, helping make Yachty’s run of designs a continuing talking point among sneaker watchers.

 

Earlier this year, another pair of the shoes, this time with blue and red detailing and thick white stitching, was also teased. That version is expected to launch around the holidays, but the details provided don’t confirm whether it will launch alongside the recently unveiled white one.

 

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Some questions remain unanswered about the “White Contrast Stitch” design. Nike has not confirmed any price, style code, or even whether the sneaker will be released to the public. The design has drawn attention through its online appearance and Yachty’s preview, but neither sets a launch date nor guarantees consumers can buy it.

 

That anticipation makes the latest reveal more of a first look than a proper release announcement. The white leather upper and blue-and-orange stitching are on display, but key retail details remain unknown. For now, there is no confirmed timeline for when the pair might hit stores, or if it will be offered beyond the preview.

 

Still, the design adds another variation to a collection that has featured a wide variety of colors and details. The white base makes this one more subtle, while the contrast stitching keeps it from being a straight-up all-white release.

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Yachty’s latest preview continues his ongoing relationship with the silhouette, with several other Air Force 1 Mid designs already shown this year. It’s not clear if the “White Contrast Stitch” pair will ever make it to the light of day, but it’s definitely added another distinct look to his growing collection.

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