pumpkin cake

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62 Pinches
Sacramento, CA
Updated on Apr 1, 2011

I got this recipe in Red Bluff, Ca. when I lived there in the late 70's and early 80's. It's to die for! It can be made at any time of year since it calls for canned pumpkin. It's very moist and Yummy! From my kitchen to yours! Enjoy!

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yield 12-15 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 lb. can canned pumpkin
  • 1 1/2 cups oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3-4 teaspoons cinnamon

How To Make pumpkin cake

  • Step 1
    Mix all dry ingredients, then add oil, eggs, vanilla and pumpkin.
  • Step 2
    Mix and beat well.
  • Step 3
    Pour into a Pam sprayed 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
  • Step 4
    Bake at 350* for 40-50 minutes. Test with a toothpick in center of cake, if toothpick comes out clean remove from oven. If not continue to bake for a few min.
  • Step 5
    Let cool.
  • Step 6
    Icing:
  • Step 7
    1 box powdered sugar
  • Step 8
    1 8 Oz. pkg softened cream cheese
  • Step 9
    1 Stick butter (real)
  • Step 10
    1 Teaspoon vanilla
  • Step 11
    1 teaspoon Vanilla flavoring....or use 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • Step 12
    Cream together all of above until light and fluffy.
  • Step 13
    Frost cake and ENJOY!!!

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