Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried ground cloves
  • 4 large eggs, (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (15-ounce) can solid packed pumpkin
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pound powdered sugar

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix flour (2 cups), baking soda (1 teaspoon), baking powder (2 teaspoons), salt (1/2 teaspoon), cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon), ginger (1/2 teaspoon), cloves (1/2 teaspoon), and nutmeg (1/2 teaspoon) in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat together eggs (4), oil (1 cup), sugar (2 cups), and pumpkin (1 can). Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and blend well.
  • Pour the batter into an ungreased rimmed baking sheet (half sheet size-17.88 x 12.88 x 1.06) and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, prepare to frost by beating together all frosting ingredients until smooth. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.