Pumpkin Cake

Contributed byMarti Coblentz
Square slice of pumpkin cake with frosting, topped with walnuts, on a white plate.

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup oil
  • 2 cup canned pumpkin
  • 2 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup margarine, room temp. (1/2 stick)
  • 8 ounce cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup nuts
Yield: 24 Servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix flour, soda, cinnamon and baking powder. Set aside. In smaller bowl, mix eggs, sugar and oil. Beat well until creamy. Pour into flour mixture. Add pumpkin and beat 2 minutes. Pour into a 9 x 13-inch oblong pan which has been greased and floured. Bake 45 minutes at 350°.

For the icing: Cream margarine and cream cheese. Add powdered sugar, vanilla and 1/4 to 1/2 cup nuts. Frost cake when cake is cooled. 

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