Luscious Layers Pumpkin Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F. Using an electric mixer, combine the eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin in a large bowl until light and fluffy. In another bowl, sift together the dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture in increments and mix at low speed until thoroughly combined and smooth. Divide the batter evenly between two 8 or 9 inch layer pans. Bake about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely. To make the icing: Combine the cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the sugar a little at a time, mixing until well combined. Stir in the vanilla and mix again. Cut each layer of the cake in half to make four layers. Fill each layer with a small amount of icing. Use remaining icing to frost top and sides of cake. Let stand at least an hour before serving so the frosting can set up.