PUMPKIN CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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This is like pumpkin bread with frosting...YUM! My little ones call it "punkin" cake and they love it. It is pretty easy to make and I don't know many people who don't absolutely love it!

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4-2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 teaspoons milk
chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat pumpkin, sugar, oil and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add eggs and mix well.
  • Combine dry ingredients, except nuts (if using) and gradually add to pumpkin mixture, beating until well blended.
  • Fold in nuts.
  • Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan/dish.
  • Bake for 35- 40 minutes or until center tests done.
  • Cool completely before frosting.
  • (I keep mine in the pan-- I use a glass Pyrex baking pan).
  • For the frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth.
  • Gradually add sugar and mix until well combined and smooth.
  • Add milk and beat until frosting is the spreading consistency you desire.
  • Frost cake and sprinkle with chopped nuts if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.3, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 63.9, Sodium 304.5, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 38.5, Protein 3.9

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