Pumpkin Cake

Pumpkin Cake is a scrumptious treat for Fall!  The pumpkin makes the cake soft and moist while the chocolate chips and frosting add just the right amount of sweetness.  Pumpkin Cake is the perfect dessert to take to a holiday party or to have after Thanksgiving dinner.

How To Make Pumpkin Cake:

Ingredients:

•  4 Eggs
• 1 Cup of Oil
• 2 Cups of Sugar
• 1 15 oz. Can of Pumpkin
• 2 Cups of Whole Wheat Flour
• ½ Teaspoon of Salt
• ½ Teaspoon of Ground Cloves
• 2 Teaspoons of Baking Powder
• 2 Teaspoons of Cinnamon
• ½ Teaspoon of Nutmeg
• 1 Teaspoon of Baking Soda
• ½ Teaspoon of Ginger
• 1 11.5 oz. Package of Chocolate Chips
• 1 8 oz. Package of Cream Cheese
• 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla
• 1 Stick of Butter
• 1 Tablespoon of Milk
• 4 Cups of Powdered Sugar

 Directions:

1.  Mix the eggs, oil, sugar, and pumpkin in a large bowl.

2.  In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, ground cloves, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and ginger.

3.  Add the dry ingredients into the large bowl with the pumpkin mixture.

 4.  Mix well.

 5.  Add the chocolate chips and mix well.

 6.  Pour the mixture into a greased 9 in. x 13.5 in. pan.

7.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

 8.  While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting.  Beat the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and milk until soft.  Slowly add in the powdered sugar.

9.  Let the cake cool and spread the frosting on top.

Enjoy a slice of Pumpkin Cake with a hot cup of cocoa for the perfect Fall treat!