Easy Autumn Pumpkin Spice Cake Recipe

Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this incredibly easy pumpkin spice cake! This recipe, inspired by Kraft, delivers a moist and delicious cake perfect for any autumn gathering. Simple ingredients and straightforward instructions make it a beginner-friendly bake that tastes like it came from a bakery. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this unbelievably easy-to-make, unbelievably delicious pumpkin spice cake!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 173.2 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Easy Autumn Pumpkin Spice Cake

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How to Make Easy Autumn Pumpkin Spice Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine: 1 box (15.25 ounces) pumpkin spice cake mix, 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix, 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup water, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
  3. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until just moistened.
  4. Increase mixer speed to medium and beat for 4 minutes.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared 13x9-inch baking pan.
  6. Bake for 32-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking at 30 minutes.
  7. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
  8. Spread with your favorite Philadelphia cream cheese frosting (recipe can be added as needed).
  9. Sprinkle generously with chopped pecans.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

53g

Fat

6g

Carbs

7g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Easy Autumn Pumpkin Spice Cake?

Easy Autumn Pumpkin Spice Cake takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Easy Autumn Pumpkin Spice Cake?

Easy Autumn Pumpkin Spice Cake has approximately 173.2 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Easy Autumn Pumpkin Spice Cake?

The key ingredients for Easy Autumn Pumpkin Spice Cake are Yellow Cake Mix, Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding And Pie Filling Mix, Pumpkin Puree, Oil, Eggs, Pumpkin Pie Spice. See the full list with measurements above.

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