I adjusted the recipe as well, used 1 cup white sugar, 2/3 c brown, 1/2cup oil, 2/3 cup apple sauce and added 1 tea baking powder. I made these into cupcakes and they rose beautifully. I left in the cloves because we like a spice cake with a bit of a bite, and I think for those who left it out, this is what is missing for you, clove add a very nice level of depth and flavor to a pumpkin recipe. Once the recipe is adjusted, it makes for awesome cupcakes/cakes. Definitely loved the cream cheese frosting, you might try adding just a touch of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to the frosting (just a bit, don't let it overpower... very easy recipe, shorten the time of course... I give 4 stars because i had to adjust so much, but for mine --- 5 stars!!! Happy Halloween!!!

Reviewed On: Oct. 26, 2007

The frosting was perfect! I have tried other recipes in the past, and sometime the frosting got sugary. Not this recipe! I combined this with a white layer cake and coconut on the frosting, A true old time favorite. Aunts and Uncles ate it up, kids loved it too. I will use again.

Reviewed On: May 9, 2001