National Good Neighbor Day

The weather in the Pacific Northwest is gorgeous this time of year. The leaves turning, the air chilling and the blue skies get me every time!  I've been craving something "Fall-ish" and this recipe always seems to be the first thing I make at the beginning of this season.  I love the rich dense flavor and this cake won't last long around here. Tasty for breakfast, with coffee/afternoon tea or a simple anytime dessert.  And because it is National Good Neighbor day {Who knew?}, I think I'll make an extra batch for sharing.

PUMPKIN BARS

• 4 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups Canned Pumpkin
• 3/4 cup melted butter
• 2 cups flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Cream eggs and sugar.  Add the rest of the ingredients in the order given.  Beat until well mixed.  Pour into a 11" x 17" jelly roll pan that has been coated with no-stick spray.  Bake 25 minutes.  Cool and frost.

Frosting:  Mix together the following ingredients and frost the cooled cake.

• 1-8oz pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 Tbsp. milk or half & half
• 4 cups powdered sugar 

YOU'RE WELCOME!!!