Pumpkin Spice Cake

Name: Pumpkin Spice Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 1 package spice cake mix (regular size); 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup canned pumpkin; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; Cream cheese frosting or whipped cream

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

We sometimes call this pumpkin spice cake "Thanksgiving Cake" because it's a tasty alternative to pie, but we don't relegate it to just that holiday. I think you'll agree it's delicious any time of the year. —Kathy Rhoads, Circleville, Ohio

Updated at: Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:19:05 GMT