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Pumpkin Sheet Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Sandy Rowe PHOTO BY: sweetj

"This cake is great for potlucks!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 41 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs
Original recipe yield 1 - 10 x 15 inch cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (15 ounce) can canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 5 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 teaspoons milk
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat pumpkin, 2 cups white sugar, and oil. Add eggs, and mix well.
  2. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add these dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, and beat until well blended. Pour batter into a greased 15 x 10 inch baking pan.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cake tests done. Cool.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter or margarine, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add 1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, and mix well. Add milk until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Frost cake, and sprinkle with nuts.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2003 by LyricalCarol
I sent this recipe to all of my sisters after I made it for my husbands, everyone in my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2006 by DKHALL
This recipe is a keeper!!! I took it to a Halloween party this morning, and I've been eating... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2005 by TMC391
I love this cake. I made one change nstead of using 1 cup of oil I used a 1/4 and filled the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2005 by RUBY2
I've made this a lot over the last year and have made a few changes that haven't affected the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2007 by Leann
This cake is amazing. I had a cake similar to this at a company party and I finally found the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2005 by Kris
Brought this cake to work & everyone loved it. I made in a 9x13 pan and baked for 40 min. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2005 by TEIK75
I made this for my husband because he loves pumpkin pie and I do not, so I was hoping this was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2008 by BatikWindmillTurban
I used pumpkin pie spice II (this site) instead of just the cinnamon. It is good however I may... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2007 by Tina Marie
I made this cake quick the other day just before leaving for work so, it was still slightly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2007 by Tiffany
This cake is fabulous! I did make 2 small changes. I substituted 1/2 cup applesauce for 1/2...