How to Make Pumpkin Sheet Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

When fall rolls around, pumpkin is the flavor that everyone craves. From lattes to pies, the deliciously earthy and sweet taste of pumpkin has become synonymous with the season. It's no wonder that pumpkin sheet cake is a favorite dessert during this time of year - it's moist, flavorful, and perfect for feeding a crowd.

What sets this pumpkin sheet cake apart is its simplicity. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a dessert that's sure to please even the pickiest of eater...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 5 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 teaspoons milk
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 1 (10x15-inch) cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15-inch baking pan.
  • Beat pumpkin, 2 cups white sugar, and oil in a mixing bowl; add eggs and mix well.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl; add to pumpkin mixture and beat until well blended. Pour batter into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes. Set cake aside to cool.
  • Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla together in a mixing bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar; add milk until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Frost cooled cake and sprinkle with nuts.
  • Nutrition

    362 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 283mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 31g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 104mg