INGREDIENTS
3
large eggs, separated
6 tbsp
plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
1 tbsp
vegetable oil
1/2 cup
canned pumpkin puree
1 tsp
vanilla extract
1/2 cup
plus 3 tablespoons cake flour, sifted
1/2 tsp
kosher salt
1/2 tsp
ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp
ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp
ground cloves
2 tbsp
whole milk
1 tbsp
dark or black cocoa powder, sifted
orange food coloring, optional
3/4 cup
plus 1-2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup
powdered sugar, sifted
4 oz
mascarpone or cream cheese, at room temperature
salt