Cake

1. Step 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Step 2

   Lightly butter a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.

3. Step 3

   Cream butter, sugar and pumpkin pie spice until light and fluffy. Add eggs, beating well after each addition.

4. Step 4

   Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the butter alternating with addition of pumpkin and lemon juice. Stir in pecans.

5. Step 5

   Spread batter evenly into prepared baking pan and bake 30-35 minutes (or until wooden skewer inserted in center comes out clean).

6. Step 6

   Allow the cake to cool.

7. Step 7

   Spread frosting on cake and garnish with candied ginger.

Topping

1. Step 1

   Cream butter with pumpkin pie spice and lemon zest.

2. Step 2

   Blend in cream cheese.

3. Step 3

   Add confectioners sugar and ¼ cup pumpkin; beat until smooth.