2 C     all purpose flour

1 1/2 C     sugar

2 tsp     baking powder

2 tsp     ground cinnamon

1 tsp     baking soda

1/4 tsp     salt

1/4 tsp     ground cloves

4 beaten     eggs

2 - 15 oz     canned pumpkin

1 C cooking oil

Combine all ingredients and spread into ungreased 13x9 cake pan.  Bake at 350 deg for 35 minutes.  Insert toothpick near the center.  If it comes out clean no additional cooking time is needed.  Cool before adding frosting.

 

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

1 - 8 oz     package of cream cheese

1/2 C     softened butter

2 tsp     vanilla

4 1/2 C     powdered sugar

 

Beat together cream cheese, butter and vanilla.  Slowly add powdered sugar and beat until mixed well and spreading consistancy.  Spread on cooled pumpkin bars and refridgerate.