Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake with Bourbon Cream Cheese Frosting

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This Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake with Bourbon Cream Cheese Frosting is easy to make and great to take to large gatherings - simply take the sheet pan with you and cut into bars to serve!

It’s fall, which means pumpkin-spiced everything, harvest, football and get-togethers. For our family, fall is a pretty hectic time on the farm, but it’s also a time when we have the most visitors. Late summer through fall is the best time to visit the farm because of all the harvest activity and the abundance of fruit (like pears and blackberries) that our guests get to pick and take home. It’s also a time for me to spend in the kitchen to make sure our visitors don’t leave hungry. I always like to provide a sweet treat for them, and this moist pumpkin cake hits the mark!

This sheet cake is so easy to make and requires minimal effort, which is good because the fall season and harvest time is so busy for us! My Farmer is usually working around the clock and now that both daughters are in school and sports so anything easy, yet tasty is a winner in my book! And this Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake is a complete winner, trust me. Easy to make but oh-so-tasty!

This moist pumpkin sheet cake made with luscious cream cheese frosting is not just a cake. It's a celebration of pumpkin season in every slice. This pumpkin cake recipe is bound to be your new fall favorite. If you love pumpkin, you'll also love my pumpkin bread, pumpkin overnight oats and pumpkin chocolate chip cookies.

Why You'll Fall in Love with Pumpkin Sheet Cake Recipe

Effortlessly Easy: Making a pumpkin sheet cake is as simple as pie (or, in this case, cake)!
Perfect for Parties: Its sheet-style makes serving a breeze, perfect for your fall gatherings.
Comfort in Every Bite: The warm pumpkin spice aroma will fill your home, bringing an instant cozy atmosphere.
Cream Cheese Heaven: The tangy and sweet cream cheese frosting pairs magically with the spiced pumpkin flavor.

Ingredients

all-purpose flour
granulated sugar
baking powder
ground cinnamon
ground nutmeg
ground cloves
baking soda
salt
large eggs
15-ounce can pure pumpkin puree
vegetable oil
butter,
cream cheese
powdered sugar
vanilla extract
bourbon

How to Make the Best Pumpkin Cake

Preheat oven.
In a large bowl stir together the dry ingredients.
In a separate bowl, make the pumpkin mixture, in a small mixing bowl beat the wet ingredients.
Spread batter into an ungreased 15x10 inch baking pan.
Bake this easy pumpkin sheet cake for 25-30 minutes and cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
Once the cake is cooled completely, make the frosting recipe.
Spread the frosting on the cooled cake and sprinkle with additional sugar and cinnamon.

Equipment Needed

half sheet pan, mixing bowl, stand mixer or hand mixer

Tips for a Flawless Pumpkin Sheet Cake

Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensures even mixing.
Pumpkin Puree, not Pie Filling: For that authentic pumpkin flavor.
Smooth Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat on high speed for a light and airy texture.
Even Baking: Rotate the cake halfway through for uniform doneness.
Amp of Fall Flavors: add a touch of cinnamon for a cinnamon cream cheese frosting

Serving Suggestions: Elevate Your Cake Game

Garnish Galore: Top with chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra flair.
A Scoop of Ice Cream: Why not? Vanilla ice cream makes everything better.
Coffee Companion: Serve with a hot cup of coffee for a match made in heaven.

Storage Secrets: Keeping Your Cake Fresh and Fabulous

Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze for Later: Wrap unfrosted slices in plastic wrap, then store in a freezer bag. Enjoy within 3 months.

FAQs

What's the Difference Between Sheet Cake and Regular Cake?

Shape and Size: Sheet cakes are flat and rectangular, perfect for feeding a crowd. Regular cakes are typically round and layered.

Baking Time: Sheet cakes bake faster due to their thinner size.

Ease of Decoration: Easier to frost and decorate than a multi-layer cake.

If you love fall baking and more specifically, pumpkin recipes, be sure to check out these recipes: Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Bourbon Cream Cheese Frosting & Pecan and Toffee Bits, Bourbon Pecan Pumpkin Pie and Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies.

If you give this recipe a try, please leave a comment below, rate the recipe, and don’t forget to tag me @homesweetfarmhome on Instagram. I’d love to see what you come up with and share with our community. Cheers!

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