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Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake

September 15, 2015 by thedomesticrebel | 14 Comments

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Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake stacked on white plates and burlapBy the time you’re reading this, I’ll have just come home from a B-52’s concert in Los Angeles.

The concert was awesome! I definitely loved seeing them perform ‘Rock Lobster’ live. Who doesn’t love that song?

Anywho, if you don’t know, I live in Sacramento, which is about 6-8 hours away from LA. And we drove down Saturday morning and drove back Sunday morning, leaving a very small window of being in LA.

And I have to say, I loathe road trips. Absolutely detest them.

Road trips are the most awful of all travel. I hate seeing the open road, I hate not being able to read, and I loathe sitting around in a cramped seat.

I’d much rather fly since it’s faster to your destination AND since you get peanuts or pretzels. I mean yeah, I could totally buy my own pretzels for the car but where’s the fun in that? And seeing the flight attendants perform their millionth demonstration of how to fasten a seatbelt… priceless.

On a side note, who doesn’t know how to fasten those seatbelts? I mean, seriously. Insert the metal tip into the buckle. It isn’t rocket science. Maybe that’s why they charge so much for airfare – because of people’s stupidity.

And I almost – almost – sprang for us all to fly down to LA; a measly one hour flight. But then I wouldn’t have money for spending on delicious Mexican food and margaritas while I was down there. Priorities.

Anywho, when we came back from our quick jaunt we *thankfully* still had some of this Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake leftover… mostly in part because my dad detests pumpkin. Bad for him, good for us. And by good, I mean great. 

Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake on a stack of white plates with pumpkins in backgroundThis sheet cake is so moist, delicious and packed with spicy pumpkin flavor. Scented with vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and allspice – or as I like to use, pumpkin pie spice – it’s absolutely heavenly and tastes even better when topped with a light-as-air cream cheese frosting.

You guys. Make this cake! It’s worth it…even if you have to somehow road trip to get it.

Closeup of Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake on white plates*adapted from Taste of Home recipes

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Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake

This Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake is absolute heaven on a plate! Smothered in cream cheese icing, it's delightful and so easy to make!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Cakes/Cupcakes, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Dessert
Servings: 24
Author: Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree NOT pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 cup oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • Pinch salt
  • FOR CREAM CHEESE ICING:
  • ½ cup (1 stick) butter softened
  • 8 ounces (One 8 oz pkg) cream cheese softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 Tbsp heavy cream as needed
  • About 4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Liberally grease a 15x10" jelly roll pan. Set aside.
  • In a bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the sugar, pumpkin, oil, vanilla and eggs until blended. Gradually add in the flour, baking powder and soda, and spices and beat to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for approx. 20-25 minutes or until cake springs back lightly when touched and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs. Cool completely.
  • Once cake has cooled, prepare your icing. In a large bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, cream cheese and vanilla until creamy and blended. Add in the powdered sugar, about a cup at a time, until frosting is light and fluffy. You may need to use the cream to thin out the frosting a little.
  • Spread the frosting onto the cooled cake, cut into slices and serve. Store leftovers covered in the fridge.

Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake stacked on a stack of white plates with fork in itHeaven on a plate, people! So moist, rich, pumpkin-y and perfectly spiced with those heartwarming spices. You and your family will love this cake!

Have a sweet day!

xo, Hayley

 

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Comments

  1. Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says

    September 15, 2015 at 8:51 am

    Sheet cake is one of my favorites desserts! My gramma makes an amazing Texas Sheet cake but this might be a close second in my book!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      September 15, 2015 at 9:28 am

      I love Texas sheet cake, but this time of year, this pumpkin sheet cake is the bomb! Thanks Lauren!

      Reply
  2. LauriM says

    September 15, 2015 at 4:10 pm

    This looks like a great cake! It will be perfect for fall bake sales. I’m totally craving pumpkin spice everything right now!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      September 15, 2015 at 4:13 pm

      Thanks Lauri! It’s amazing!

      Reply
  3. Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says

    September 15, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    Hayley – I had friends in college that lived in dorm room (B-52)…I wanted them to rename their dorm “Love Shack”. Haha. I love that you went to the concert. So much fun. Know what else is fun? This cake. I love everything about this. I’m ready to curl up with a book, this cake and some tea.

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      September 15, 2015 at 7:38 pm

      Erin, I LOVE that!

      Reply
  4. Jessica @ Sweetest Menu says

    September 15, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    This looks just LOVELY! Beautiful for fall!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      September 16, 2015 at 8:48 am

      Thanks Jessica!

      Reply
  5. Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says

    September 16, 2015 at 5:19 am

    I am getting so excited for fall baking! I’m not crazy about road trips either, boo!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      September 16, 2015 at 8:48 am

      Fall baking is the best!

      Reply
  6. Jennie @onesweetmess says

    September 18, 2015 at 6:28 am

    I’m with you on the road trip front. I can only car dance for so long. I think this cake would occupy my time for about 5 minutes. Love it!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      September 18, 2015 at 8:59 pm

      Thanks Jennie!

      Reply
  7. Linda says

    September 22, 2015 at 9:27 am

    I read the recipe and it didnt say to layer it but the picture looks like you did? It looks really good layered.

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      September 22, 2015 at 2:53 pm

      It is stacked and layered in the pictures and you’re welcome to do that for a double-decker slice, Linda!

      Reply

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