A boring box of cake mix never tasted this good! This Cake Mix Pumpkin Spice Cake will remind you of your favorite latte or pie. Basically, it's the ultimate fall dessert.
This spice cake mix with pumpkin has the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Topping it with cream cheese frosting elevates the flavors so much that you'll look for excuses to share the cake with everyone.
Why We Love Pumpkin Spice Cake
Cake is one of those all-purpose desserts that's appropriate for any celebration, party, or dinner. It feeds a large crowd without much effort. And this recipe is all of that and more.
If you know how to mix ingredients and bake them in a baking dish, then you can make this delicious cake. The earthy pecans round out the sweetness from the pumpkin. And the cream cheese frosting ties it all together.
Are you looking for more easy Cake recipes like our Cake Mix Pumpkin Spice Cake?
If you're a fan of making desserts in a bunch of different shapes and flavors, I have some more recipes you should try. My pumpkin spice crumble cake is a rustic delight. And for serious chocolate cravings, make some no bake pumpkin cookies. Or make some of the desserts below.
How To Make Cake Mix Pumpkin Spice Cake
This pumpkin spice cake is incredibly simple. In no time at all, you'll have a dessert ready to show off!
Ingredients You Will Need To Make Cake Mix Pumpkin Spice Cake
Here's a quick look at the ingredients you will use. All of the exact amounts are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Spice cake mix
- Pumpkin puree
- Eggs
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:
- Cream cheese, softened
- Butter, softened
- Vanilla
- Powdered sugar
- Half and half or milk
- Chopped pecans
Directions For How To Make Pumpkin Spice Cake
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13 baking pan. Set aside.
Mix together cake mix, pumpkin puree and eggs and spread into prepared baking pan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting Directions
Add cream cheese, butter, vanilla and powdered sugar together in a mixing bowl. Beat well until evenly combined. Slowly add half and half or milk to obtain a smooth, frosting consistency.
Spread on top of cake and top with chopped pecans.
This Cake Mix Pumpkin Spice Cake recipe serves 18.
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Cake Mix Pumpkin Spice Cake
Ingredients
- 13.25 oz spice cake mix
- 15 oz pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup butter softened
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons milk
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Cake Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13 baking pan. Set aside.
- Mix together cake mix, pumpkin puree and eggs and spread into prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.
- Cream Cheese Frosting Directions:
- Add cream cheese, butter, vanilla and powdered sugar together in a mixing bowl. Beat well until evenly combined. Slowly add half and half or milk to obtain a smooth, frosting consistency. Spread on top of cake and top with chopped pecans.
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