Pumpkin Cake 1

cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1 cup oil
1 (16 oz) can or two cups pumpkin
4 eggs

optional: 1/2 cup raisins, 1/2 cup nuts

frosting:

2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 pkg cream cheese, softened
1 Tablespoon milk (add more if needed)
1 teaspoon vanilla


1. heat oven to 350. grease jelly roll pan. combine all ingredients in large bowl, beat until moist. stir in raisins and nuts at this time if using them. pour into greased pan.
2.bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.
3. in small bowl combine all frosting ingredients, beat until smooth. spread over cooled cake. cut into bars. refrigerate