Pumpkin Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
• 2 cups sugar
• 1-1/2 cups canola oil
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
• FROSTING:
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract