"Made from two bundt cakes, this jack-o'-lantern will light up any party. Because of its delicious homemade pumpkin flavor, this cake is sure to be carved up in a hurry. If you're pressed for time, substitute three boxes of spice-cake mix for the ingredients we've listed here. Serves 24...."
INGREDIENTS
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CAKE:
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5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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4 tsp. ground cinnamon
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1 tsp. ground ginger
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1/2 tsp. ground cloves
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1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
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4 tsp. baking powder
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1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
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1 tsp. salt
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1 1/4 cups milk, at room temperature
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1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin
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1 tbsp. vanilla extract
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1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, at room temperature
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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2 1/4 cups sugar
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6 large eggs, at room temperature
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FROSTING:
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2 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, at room temperature
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1 tbsp. vanilla extract
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Approximately 9 cups powdered sugar