Cindy's Pumpkin Cake

Name: Cindy's Pumpkin Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: CAKE; 4 eggs; 1 c canola oil; 1 2/3 c sugar; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1 can(s) pumpkin, 16 oz.; 2 c all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ginger; dash(es) of cloves, nutmeg; FROSTING; 1 pkg cream cheese, 8 oz., room temperature; 6 Tbsp butter, room temperature; 1 tsp vanilla; 1-2 Tbsp milk; 3 c powdered sugar; chopped walnuts (optional)

By Mary Louise
@BlueRibbonBaking

Years ago when I was going to school, my study buddy gave me a few pieces of this cake. I loved it and she shared the recipe with me. Years later I see these more and they are better known as Pumpkin Bars. Now I am going to share Cindy's Pumpkin Cake recipe. Of all the variations out there I still like hers the best. This recipe makes great cupcakes!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

What a delicious pumpkin treat! This recipe makes a thick pumpkin cake; a slice could almost be considered a bar. They have a mild pumpkin flavor with the perfect ratio of frosting. Creamy and smooth, the frosting is lick the spatula clean good. It has a hint of tanginess and butter flavor that complements the pumpkin cake. We sprinkled a few chopped pecans on top for added crunch. The Test Kitchen

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Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

25 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

CAKE
4

eggs
1 c

canola oil
1 2/3 c

sugar
1 tsp

pure vanilla extract
1 can(s)

pumpkin, 16 oz.
2 c

all-purpose flour
2 tsp

baking powder
1 tsp

baking soda
1 tsp

salt
2 tsp

cinnamon
1/4 tsp

ginger
dash(es)

of cloves, nutmeg
FROSTING
1 pkg

cream cheese, 8 oz., room temperature
6 Tbsp

butter, room temperature
1 tsp

vanilla
1-2 Tbsp

milk
3 c

powdered sugar
·

chopped walnuts (optional)
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How to Make Cindy's Pumpkin Cake

Step-by-Step

Cream eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin. Blend well.
Stir together dry ingredients. Add to pumpkin mixture until well blended.
Spread batter in a greased and floured 15X10X1 baking pan. I line my pan with parchment paper.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
Cream butter and cream cheese. Add vanilla. Beat. Add powdered sugar. Add milk a little at a time to reach the right consistency. Frosting should be easy to spread.
Frost and sprinkle with chopped walnuts if desired.