Pumpkin Turkey Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup apple sauce
• 2 cups canned solid pumpkin (do not use canned pumpkin pie mix)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystalized ginger
• 8-ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, as needed