Decadent Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake with Creamy Vanilla Frosting
This Decadent Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake is a luscious treat that captures the essence of fall in every bite. Moist and flavorful, it is made with a blend of warm spices, including cinnamon, ginger, and clove, creating a deliciously aromatic experience. The addition of creamy vanilla frosting, made with real butter and cream cheese, elevates this cake from ordinary to extraordinary. Perfect for gatherings, holidays, or a cozy afternoon dessert, this cake is sure to delight your friends and family alike!
15
Servings
N/A
Calories
18
Ingredients
Ingredients
eggs
4 large (beaten)
white sugar
1 1/2 cups (divided, with 1/2 cup reserved)
brown sugar
1/2 cup (packed)
vegetable oil
1 cup (none)
pumpkin puree
1 (15 ounce) can (none)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (none)
all-purpose flour
2 cups (sifted)
baking powder
2 teaspoons (none)
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (none)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (none)
cinnamon
3 teaspoons (ground)
ginger powder
3/4 teaspoon (ground)
clove
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon (ground to taste)
butter
1/2 cup (softened)
cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) package (softened)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (none)
whipping cream
2 tablespoons (unwhipped)
icing sugar
3 1/2 cups (more if needed)
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Grease a 15x10-inch jelly-roll pan with cooking spray or butter.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the beaten eggs, both white and brown sugars, vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and well combined.
4
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully incorporated.
5
Pour the batter into the prepared jelly-roll pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is lightly browned.
7
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
8
While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese using an electric mixer, mixing on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
9
Add in the vanilla extract and whipping cream, and mix to combine.
10
Gradually add the icing sugar, beating until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more icing sugar or whipping cream as necessary.
11
Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top using a spatula. Slice into squares and serve.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Decadent Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake?
It is a moist and flavorful fall dessert made with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting.
What spices are used in this recipe?
The cake uses a blend of ground cinnamon, ginger powder, and ground cloves.
How many servings does this sheet cake make?
This recipe yields approximately 15 servings.
What is the required oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
What size pan is needed for this recipe?
You will need a 15x10-inch jelly-roll pan.
How long does the cake need to bake?
The cake should bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
How do I prepare the pan for baking?
Grease the jelly-roll pan with cooking spray or butter before pouring in the batter.
What are the wet ingredients for the cake?
The wet ingredients include beaten eggs, white sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract.
What are the dry ingredients for the cake?
The dry ingredients include sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
How do I know when the cake is done?
The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is lightly browned.
Should the cake be cooled before frosting?
Yes, the cake must cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before you apply the frosting.
What ingredients are in the creamy vanilla frosting?
The frosting consists of softened butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, whipping cream, and icing sugar.
How long should I cream the butter and cream cheese?
Cream them together using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
How do I adjust the frosting consistency?
You can adjust the consistency by adding more icing sugar to thicken it or more whipping cream to thin it out.
How much pumpkin puree is required?
The recipe calls for one 15-ounce can of pumpkin puree.
Is the flour sifted in this recipe?
Yes, the all-purpose flour should be sifted together with the other dry ingredients.
What type of oil is used in the batter?
The recipe uses 1 cup of vegetable oil.
How much cinnamon is used?
The recipe requires 3 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.
How many eggs are used in the cake?
The recipe calls for 4 large beaten eggs.
Is brown sugar used in this recipe?
Yes, 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar is used in the cake batter.
What type of cream is used for the frosting?
The recipe uses 2 tablespoons of unwhipped whipping cream.
Can I use ground cloves in this cake?
Yes, the recipe suggests 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves to taste.
How much icing sugar is needed for the frosting?
The recipe uses 3 1/2 cups of icing sugar, plus more if needed for consistency.
What is the category of this recipe?
This recipe is categorized as a Dessert.
How should the cake be served?
Once frosted, the cake should be sliced into squares and served.
Is real butter used in the frosting?
Yes, the frosting is made with 1/2 cup of softened real butter.
How much vanilla extract is used in total?
The recipe uses 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract in total: 1 for the cake and 1 for the frosting.
Is baking powder or baking soda used?
Both are used: 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
Is this recipe suitable for holidays?
Yes, it is perfect for gatherings, holidays, or any cozy afternoon dessert.
What makes the cake aromatic?
The blend of warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and clove creates a deliciously aromatic experience.