Pumpkin Spice Cake

Name: Pumpkin Spice Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 16-20 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package spice cake mix (regular size); 3 large eggs; 1 cup canned pumpkin; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; Cream cheese frosting or whipped cream

We sometimes call this Thanksgiving Cake because it's a tasty alternative to pumpkin pie, but we don't relegate it to just that holiday. I think you'll agree it's delicious any time of the year.—Kathy Rhoads, Circleville, Ohio

Ingredients

1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
3 large eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup canola oil
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Cream cheese frosting or whipped cream

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the dry cake mix, eggs, pumpkin, water, oil, pudding mix and cinnamon. Beat at medium speed for 5 minutes. Stir in pecans.
Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost cake or serve with whipped cream. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 272 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 303mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Pumpkin Spice Cake in Taste of Home October/November 1993

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2124arizona

Jun 24, 2017

Excellent dessert for a Thanksgiving meal.
ebramkamp

Dec 31, 2016

I made these but realized I didn't have a spice cake mix but had a butter flavored cake mix. I added 1/4 tsp nutmeg and a dash of ground cloves to the batter because of my mistake. Well the mistake was absolutely delicious. I frosted with cream cheese frosting and they were gobbled uI will definitely make them again.
angela32

Dec 2, 2016

I actually made this in two loaf pans and left out the nuts. It made a great quick "bread".
csue67

Dec 16, 2015

Easy, delicious and moist. Everyone loved it
krindfleisch

Nov 19, 2015

Made this for a family dinner. Delicious! My husband is not a big dessert eater but said I should have made two since there wasn't much left (had to send some home with my granddaughter ... she also LOVED it!)
bearinaix

Nov 1, 2015

Loved this - it was incredibly moist. I took it to a Halloween party last night and had 3 people tell me how delicious it was. It tasted more of a spice cake than pumpkin cake. I added a cream cheese frosting (4 oz. cream cheese, 3 T maple syrup, 1 1/2 c powdered sugar, 1 T milk) that I highly recommend adding on top. A keeper!!!
dsm

Sep 28, 2015

I hesitated to try this cake because I'm not fond of pumpkin, but this I like! It is easy to make; the spice cake mix is a great base. I usually love pecans but will leave them out next time -- I actually like the texture without the nuts. Used Cool Whip rather than cream cheese frosting or maple glaze which would have been too sweet for us. I set the timer for 45 minutes and it was absolutely done so will check earlier next time.
ms11145

Nov 9, 2013

I have made this many times and it is always a hit. I just got through making it again. This time I had some left over canned frosting in the refrigerator . I mixed it with 2 heaping tablespoons of pumpkin spiced cream cheese. I did add 1 T. of milk for easier mixing. The pumpkin cream cheese frosting with the pumpkin spiced cake gets 5 stars and 2 thumbs up!
NVL

Oct 28, 2012

I have made this recipe twice and love it more each time. As requested by my daughter, I am now making it for a third time for her 16th birthday. Very easy and delicious.
joniotto

Nov 28, 2009

I made this for Thanksgiving as a different pumpkin dessert and everyone loved it! My son rated it '6 stars out of 5' - his new favorite! I didn't frost it with a traditional frosting but used a simple powdered sugar glaze (maple flavored) instead. It really doesn't need dressed up with frosting and easily stands alone as a moist, flavorful cake. Great recipe!