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A moist pumpkin sheet cake topped with creamy frosting and a light dusting of cinnamon on a white baking tray

Pumpkin Sheet Cake Recipe

This pumpkin sheet cake is soft, warmly spiced, and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. It is an easy crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for fall gatherings or any time you want a cozy homemade cake.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • 9x13-inch Baking Pan
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch sheet cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition. Stir in the pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
  7. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  9. To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  10. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then beat until fluffy. Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to reach a spreadable consistency.
  11. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
  12. Slice and serve.

Notes

For the best texture, avoid overmixing the batter. Make sure the cake is completely cool before frosting so the cream cheese frosting stays smooth and spreadable.