"This is kind of like the chocolate sheet cake I've made for 25 years...but a pumpkin cream-cheese version. It will make you dance with joy!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 sticks salted butter
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2 c. pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling!)
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2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
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1/2 c. boiling water
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2 c. all-purpose flour
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2 c. granulated sugar
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1/4 tsp. salt
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1/2 c. buttermilk
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2 eggs
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2 tsp. baking soda
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2 tsp. vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp. maple extract (optional)
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8 oz. cream cheese, softened
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1 stick unsalted butter, softened
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1 lb. powdered sugar
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Dash of salt
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1 tbsp. half and half or whole milk, plus more if needed for thinning