For the Pumpkin Cake

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Binding the Cake Balls

• ½ cup cream cheese, softened
  or
• ½ cup vanilla frosting

For the Sugar Coating

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

Optional Toppings

• Melted chocolate (milk, dark, or white)
• Cinnamon sugar
• Chopped nuts
• Sprinkles