INGREDIENTS
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1 (22 ounce) can canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1/2 cup oil
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1 1/2 cups apple sauce
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4 large eggs
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3 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour mix (see note)
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2 teaspoons xanthan gum
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3 teaspoons baking soda
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 cup cocoa powder
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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8 oz. softened cream cheese
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1/2 cup softened butter or margarine
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 cups confectioners’ sugar (icing sugar)
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1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)