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