Description
Seasonal magic comes alive with this simple 3-ingredient pumpkin spice treat that brings warm comfort to fall gatherings. Homemade deliciousness blends effortlessly, letting you savor pure autumn bliss with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) spice cake mix
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) pumpkin puree
Binding Ingredient:
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), preparing a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray or parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously whisk together the spice cake mix, pumpkin puree, and eggs until the mixture transforms into a silky, homogeneous batter with no visible lumps.
- Transfer the velvety batter into the prepared pan, using a flexible spatula to distribute it evenly and create a smooth surface that ensures uniform baking.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, periodically checking doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center – it should emerge completely free of raw batter.
- Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let the cake rest for approximately 10 minutes, allowing it to settle and cool slightly within its baking vessel.
- Carefully slice the cake into desired portions, serving it warm or at room temperature, optionally adorning with whipped cream, powdered sugar, or your preferred complementary topping.
Notes
- Swap the spice cake mix for a gluten-free alternative to make this recipe celiac-friendly and accommodate those with wheat sensitivities.
- Keep extra pumpkin puree handy to adjust batter consistency if the mixture seems too thick or dry during mixing.
- Enhance the flavor profile by adding a dash of vanilla extract or sprinkle of cinnamon to elevate the pumpkin spice notes without complicating the recipe.
- Check the cake’s doneness early to prevent over-baking, which can result in a dry texture; start testing at 20 minutes for optimal moisture retention.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg