Easy Pumpkin Box Cake Recipe

October is all about cozy pumpkin treats—whether it's pie, cake, or cookies.  With this recipe, I used a box cake mix to make a pumpkin cake that's so delicious, you’d never guess how simple it is.  I took it to a friend’s party, and everyone thought I’d spent hours in the kitchen!  They couldn’t stop raving about it, and now, I'm excited to share it with you all here.

Ingredients:

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 4 large eggs
• 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin purée
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup milk

Spices:

• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1 tsp pumpkin spice

Icing:

• 1 box cream cheese frosting

Equipment:

• 13×9 in. baking tray
• Softened butter and flour for greasing

Directions:

1.    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).  Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan with softened butter and a light dusting of flour to prevent sticking.

2.    In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin purée, vegetable oil, milk, and cake mix.  Add in the cinnamon and pumpkin spice.  Beat the mixture with a handheld mixer until smooth and well-blended.

3.    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing it out evenly.

4.    Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

5.    Allow the cake to cool completely.  Once cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.

 

Enjoy this quick and delightful pumpkin cake!