cindy's pumpkin cake

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

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Mary Louise

Marshfield, WI

Updated on Jul 24, 2019

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!

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A slice of Cindy's Pumpkin Cake on a plate.

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

prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield

Ingredients

CAKE
4 - eggs
1 cup canola oil
1 2/3 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 can pumpkin, 16 oz.
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
dash of cloves, nutmeg
FROSTING
1 package cream cheese, 8 oz., room temperature
6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
1-2 tablespoon milk
3 cups powdered sugar
chopped walnuts (optional)

How To Make cindy's pumpkin cake

Step 1

Cream eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin. Blend well.

Step 2

Stir together dry ingredients. Add to pumpkin mixture until well blended.
Step 3

Spread batter in a greased and floured 15X10X1 baking pan. I line my pan with parchment paper.
Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
Step 5

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.
Step 6

Frost and sprinkle with chopped walnuts if desired.
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