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Close-up of a slice of pumpkin cake topped with cream cheese frosting on a white plate, one half-eaten with crumbs and icing visible.

Easy Pumpkin Cake

A soft, flavorful pumpkin bundt cake made with spiced cake mix, instant vanilla pudding, and pumpkin puree. Topped with smooth cream cheese icing for a cozy, delicious fall treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients  

Cake

  • 1 box 1 box spiced cake mix
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • Pinch of salt

Icing

  • 2 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Method 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a bundt pan and toss in some sugar to coat the pan evenly.
  • In a large bowl, blend all cake ingredients together until fully incorporated and smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter or cake stand.
  • While the cake cools, make the icing by mixing cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Once the cake is fully cool, spread or drizzle the icing on top. Slice and enjoy.
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