A tangy, sweet cream cheese frosting helps balance the flavors.

This cake is perfect for any fall gathering.

Line a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper, allowing it to overhang the edges.

a recipe photo of the Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting in the cake pan with two slices cut and placed on plates alongside forks

Photo: Sara Haas

Coat with cooking spray.

Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer.

Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for 1 hour before frosting.

Slowly add 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; beat on medium speed to combine.

Add another 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat to combine.

Add the remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar; beat on high speed until smooth and fluffy.

Spread the frosting in an even layer over the cooled cake.

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