Ingredients
2 cups sugar1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin1 cup canola oil4 large eggs, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 cup raisins1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnutsFROSTING:1/3 cup butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups confectioners’ sugar
Preparation
In a large bowl, beat the sugar, pumpkin, oil and eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cloves; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins and nuts.
Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
For frosting, combine the butter, cream cheese, milk and vanilla in a bowl; beat until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar. Spread over top; cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.
