Pumpkin Cake

A classic and nostalgic cake that starts with a boxed cake mix!

I don’t think much can beat the nostalgia of a classic recipe and this pumpkin cake definitely meets that criteria. Another lovely piece of this recipe that I think is just truly wonderful is that this starts with a box mix. I know making cake isn’t that much more complicated but it’s nice to start with a premade cake mix and just add to it. It makes it seem like there is way less to do! This cake can be served with whipped cream or a frosting of your choosing. We went with a cinnamon frosting to pair with the pumpkin cake.

What You Need:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk

  • 1 tsp. salt

  • 3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

  • 1 box yellow cake mix

Directions:

  1. In a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.

  2. Add pumpkin puree and mix until smooth.

  3. Add eggs, one at a time, letting the mixture combine with each egg before adding the next.

  4. Then add evaporated milk and mix.

  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together salt, pumpkin pie spice, and yellow cake mix.

  6. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and beat until smooth.

  7. Pour into a greased 9x13-inch glass pan.

  8. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted toward the center comes out clean.

  9. Serve warm topped with whipped cream or slightly warm with your favorite frosting.

Recipe from Oh Sweet Basil

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