In this post you’ll find a favorite fall recipe, pumpkin spice sheet cake. This cake is light and fluffy, and topped with a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting. With each bite you’ll be warmly greeted by the flavors of autumn: cinnamon, ginger and pumpkin spice.
One of the things that brings me great joy in life is to share a favorite recipe! This delicious dessert serves a crowd, which makes it so nice to have during the holiday season!
Be sure to make and share this pumpkin spice cake with family, friends or someone you love!
The rich, creamy frosting partners perfectly with the fluffy, spiced cake. This dessert is sure to be a winner wherever you decide to share it! Its been a favorite of ours for many years.
Favorite Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 15oz can pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 8oz softened cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.2. Spray cookie sheet with non-stick spray.3. In a large bowl, mix eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, and pumpkin puree until combined. 4. Slowly add in flour, spices, baking powder, soda and salt. 5. Pour batter into prepared baking sheet and spread to an even layer.6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set, and then let completely cool.7. For the frosting, cream together cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Add powdered sugar and mix until the frosting is smooth and creamy.8. Spread creamy frosting over the top of cooled cake, and garnish with a dusting of cinnamon. Store in the refrigerator if making ahead for the same day, or freeze cake and allow 2 hours to thaw if making ahead more than 1 day. It is fantastic and would make for the perfect Thanksgiving dessert.
FAQ’s about pumpkin spice sheet cake
- How many does it serve? I like to slice this cake 4×6 and end up with 24 servings. It’s perfect for family gatherings and can feed a crowd!
- Can I make this cake ahead? Absolutely! It’s every bit as delicious. If you’re making it ahead, you can actually make the full cake frosted and all, and freeze it! Just be sure to wrap it with cling wrap and even a layer of tin foil over the top of that. Make sure and give it 2 hours to thaw.
- Should I store the cake in the fridge if maid ahead? Yes! It’s a perfect dessert to make the night before or morning of Thanksgiving!
- Can I add walnuts or raisins? Absolutely! I think either would be a wonderful addition to this delicious spiced cake.
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This looks like one of those dessert that I would make every week. A constant and loyal go-to for delicious fall flavor. I love your styling too!!
xo Michael
What size is your cookie sheet? I can’t wait to make this !
This looks soooooo good!! Can’t wait to try!