Make these tender, fluffy pumpkin cake squares topped over with luscious, cream cheese frosting as soon as possible! This “scratch made” cake recipe is simple and easy to make. For the pumpkin lovers in your life, these little square are sure to put a smile on their faces.
This time of year makes me so happy. I love it when the seasons change and I have finally decided that autumn is my absolute favorite. The changing colors of the leaves on the trees, cool crisp mornings along with warm boots and cozy sweaters are things I look forward to…but, then again, the smells and flavors of fall’s delicious foods are without question the best. That’s why I decided to kick off October with this delicious Pumpkin Cake. It’s moist, with just the right about of warm spices. Of course, topping it off with cream cheese icing that’s sweet with a little hint of citrus brings all the flavors together in just the right way. Starting this fall season has never been so delicious.
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You can taste the fall season any time you want with these yummy Pumpkin Cake Squares.
- 2 cups A/P flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 4 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can pumpkin - 16oz.
- 6 ounces cream cheese - softened
- 5 1/3 tablespoons butter - softened
- 1 package confectioners sugar - 16 oz
- 4 tablespoon orange juice
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Heat oven to 350 degrees
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Sift flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg into a medium size bowl.
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Beat eggs in a large bowl with a hand mixer until frothy.
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Add sugar to eggs and beat for 2 minutes.
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Mix oil and pumpkin into liquid mixture and beat until well mixed.
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Add dry ingredients to wet, folding until moist - do not overmix.
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Pour into a greased and floured 9x13 baking pan.
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Bake for 30 - 40 minutes or until cake tests done - inserted cake tester or toothpick should come out clean.
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Let cool on wire rack to cool completely before icing.
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Beat cream cheese and butter in bowl with hand mixer until light and fluffy.
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Slowly beat in confectioners sugar and orange juice for about 1 and half minutes.
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Spread over cake and cut into squares.
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I have harvested 100+ lbs of pumpkins already out of my little pumpkin patch, so I'm always looking for new pumpkin recipes. This one's going on the list!
Awesome! Thanks for stopping by Andi. Let me know what you do with all those pumpkins…that is one big load! Have a wonderful weekend.
~Donya
Yum! These look perfect! Simple and delicious! I can't wait to try these. Pinned!
Thanks Shannon! I hope you love them…we sure do. Have a wonderful weekend.
xo,
~Donya
Great recipe! and really nice happy blog! Love your photos. So glad you joined us on on Foodie Friday Link Party. As a co-host, I want you to know that I pin, like, Google+ and twitter your link. Thanks for participating. I would love you to drop by my site at http://www.kneadedcreations. I look forward to reading your comments. Deb @ Kneaded Creations
What temperature do you bake the cake at?