2 cupspumpkin puree( or 1-15 ounce can of pumpkin puree)
2cupsall-purpose flour
2teaspoonsbaking powder
2teaspoonsground cinnamon
1teaspoonbaking soda
3/4teaspoonsalt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
28-ouncepackages cream cheesesoftened
1/2cupbuttersoftened
1teaspoonvanilla
2cupsconfectioners' sugar
pinchkosher salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Spray a large jelly roll pan with cooking spray.
Combine the flour, baking powder, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir to mix well. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer until foamy.
Add the granulated sugar, oil, and pumpkin, beating on medium speed until incorporated, about 2 minutes.
Add the flour mixture to egg mixture , beating on low speed until just combined, - about 1 minute.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
For the Frosting
Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla together in a bowl until light and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until combineid and fluffy.
Spread frosting evenly over the cooled pumpkin cake.
Notes
If not being eaten right away, these bars are best kept in the refrigerator.