⏲️ 43 minutes
Jump to RecipeThis recipe for Pumpkin Sheet Cake is moist, spicy and delicious, and this creamy frosting tops it off perfectly.
This Pumpkin Sheet Cake is the perfect end to any meal or the perfect companion to a rich cup of coffee. And, it is perfect for any time of the year!
Replacing half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour makes this cake a little healthier and the yogurt in the frosting makes it a bit lower in fat than the traditional cream cheese frosting.
This cake would also be a great way to get the kiddos eating pumpkin, which is high in vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium.
We also have an impressive Libby’s Pumpkin Roll or The Easiest Pumpkin Pie Cake Ever that we really love too!
Pumpkin Sheet Cake
White flour combined with wheat flour as well as yogurt in the frosting make this recipe for Pumpkin Sheet Cake a little healthier than traditional recipes.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 can pumpkin puree, 15 ounces (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 eggs
For the frosting:
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tbsp margarine or butter ,softened
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 2-3 tablespoons plain yogurt
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and lightly flour a 15" X 10" X 1" jelly roll pan.
- Combine the flour, wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, oil, water, and eggs in a large bowl and mix well. Spread into pan.
- Bake for 22-28 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Mix the powdered sugar, margarine, vanilla, and enough yogurt so that the frosting is a spreadable consistency. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Frost cooled bars, garnish with nutmeg, if desired. Refrigerate to set frosting.
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I like the addition of the whole wheat flour to this recipe. Yes, I do think it means we should, or can, eat more of it.
Exactly! And I’m all in on that deal. Haha
I love anything pumpkin!!! This looks so delicious!
Me. too! This is a bit healthier than other versions so I can eat more (at least I think that is how it should work)!
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