Pumpkin Sheet Cake Recipe

Pumpkin Sheet Cake Recipe
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The cream cheese frosting wonderfully complements this spice cake sent in by Sandra McKenzie from Braham, Minnesota.

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  • 24 Servings
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
  • 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 24 candy pumpkins

Directions

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, pumpkin, oil and eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and cloves; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well.
  • Pour into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  • For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cake; garnish with candy pumpkins. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Yield: 24 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 336 calories, 15 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 173 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Pumpkin Sheet Cake published in Taste of Home October/November 2006, p23

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Reviewed on Nov. 02, 2009 by ndetwiler

I made this for Halloween dinner. Everyone loved it. I'm going to experiment with the recipe to see if I can make a lower fat version by substituting applesauce for some of the oil and reducing the amount of cream cheese frosting.

Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by smoky1098

I make this recipe at Thanksgiving. It is terrific ! My nephew insists I make this cake for his birthday. Love it !

Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2008 by Bettecal

This is a delicious recipe for the fall. It has become a standard "keeper" recipe for my family.

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