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Better Than Fall Pumpkin Cake

A warm, comforting cake that combines pumpkin, vanilla cake mix, and warm spices for a delicious treat perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 box vanilla cake mix
  • 3 large Eggs (as required on the box) Use as per the cake mix box instructions.
  • 1/2 cup Oil (as required on the box) Use as per the cake mix box instructions.
  • 1 cup Water (as required on the box) Use as per the cake mix box instructions.
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk One can.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix box.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, oil, and water according to the box instructions. Stir until smooth.
  • Mix in the pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, and ground cinnamon. Blend well.
  • Pour the batter into a greased cake pan, preferably a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Bake according to the cake mix box instructions or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Let it cool before serving.

Notes

Dust with powdered sugar or serve with cream cheese frosting. Best served warm with vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for 3-4 days, and up to a week in the fridge.
Keyword Baking, Comfort Food, Easy Cake Recipe, Fall Desserts, pumpkin cake