Pumpkin Spice Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Submitted by slkendrick

"I originally got this recipe from Kitchen Assistant...but I believe it belonged to Southern Living before that! This is fabulous all year round...but especially around Thanksgiving."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 16 ounces powdered sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup pecans, chopped

directions

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
3. Combine flour and next 6 ingredients.
4. Stir flour mix into pumpkin mix until well blended.
5. Spread batter in a lightly greased 15 X 10 inch jelly roll pan.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes (until light brown).
7. Cool completely before you Frost!
8. For Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy.
9. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating well.
10. Stir in pecans.

Reviews

[Marty the Beagle]

This was nearly perfect! It was delicious and moist--it made a wonderful fall birthday cake. I used a 9x13 glass baking dish, and after 20 minutes it was still liquid in the middle, but after 30, it was almost burned. I served it at a birthday party (for adults), and it was a huge hit, but most people felt that the frosting was a little too sweet. Next time I make it, I'll probably use about 12 ounces of powdered sugar.