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Easy Pumpkin Carrot Cake

September 1, 2021 by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life 14 Comments

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Only 3 simple ingredients create a moist and super easy Pumpkin Carrot Cake with a cake mix. A box of carrot cake mix or spice cake mix can be used in this fall or harvest party dessert.

fork full of pumpkin carrot cake made from cake mix

If you enjoy this easy pumpkin dessert you may also enjoy our 4 ingredient Pumpkin Fluff.

Cake Mix and Canned Pumpkin Recipe

Pumpkin and carrot are complementary, earthy flavors that taste great in a cake. Warm, mild flavors from a can of pumpkin and cake mix stir together with eggs to create a simple and delicious cake with just three ingredients. If you count the icing this is a 4 ingredient cake.

This dessert is kind of like a pumpkin roll in a cake form. The cake has the density of a pumpkin roll, which is a bit more dense than our popular chocolate cake from a box mix. And the cream cheese icing is spread on top of this 9×13″ cake instead of rolled up in the middle like a pumpkin roll.

A box mix of carrot cake OR spice cake may be used. I recommend using the cake mix that you find easily at the grocery store. As I was shopping for carrot cake mixes they were difficult to find.

Piece of the best pumpkin carrot cake with frosting

When using spice cake there is a nice mild spice cake flavor, it is not super strong or overwhelming at all. Pureed pumpkin tones the flavor down making it enjoyable for all cake lovers!

If you love this cake and the rich icing you’ll also enjoy our Carrot Cake Loaf made with fresh carrots and baked in loaf pans.

Ingredients Needed:

  • Carrot cake mix OR Spice cake mix
  • Can of puréed pumpkin
  • Eggs
Box of cake mix, can of pumpkin and eggs

How to Make Pumpkin Carrot Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 pan.

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour into pan and bake for 20 – 25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow to cool and frost as desired. Homemade cream cheese frosting from this Pumpkin Bars recipe tastes great as well as a jar of prepared icing.

9 x 13 pan of pumpkin spice carrot cake with cream cheese icing

Store covered in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator to increase shelf life.

Pumpkin Carrot Cupcakes

Carrot cake mix and canned pumpkin can be mixed with 2 to 4 eggs to make simple cupcakes.

Line muffin tins and fill 3/4 full. Bake at 350°F for 18 – 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Allow cupcakes to cool and then add frosting if desired.

We prefer to make a simple sheet cake because it saves so much time, but this recipe does offer multiple options.

Moist 3 ingredient pumpkin spice cake with frosting

More Delicious Pumpkin and Carrot Recipes:

Pumpkin Spice Bread has a pound of pureed pumpkin to help keep each slice extra moist! Carrot Bread is another veggie packed bread that is super delicious!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins with Applesauce is one of my son’s favorite after school snacks. These muffins are SO GOOD!

Pumpkin Pie Cake also begins with a box mix to make a cross between a pie and a cake!

Easy pumpkin carrot cake next to pan full and a pumpkin

Pumpkin Carrot Cake

Only 3 simple ingredients create a moist and super easy Pumpkin Carrot Cake with a cake mix. A box of carrot cake mix or spice cake mix can be used in this fall or harvest party dessert.
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pumpkin Carrot Cake
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 20 pieces
Calories: 203kcal
Author: Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Ingredients

  • 1 box Carrot cake mix spice cake mix can be substituted
  • 15 ounces Pureed pumpkin
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 can cream cheese frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9 x 13" pan.
  • In a mixing bowl combine ingredients and mix well.
  • Pour into pan and bake for 20 – 25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool and frost if desired.

Notes

  • Store covered in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator to increase shelf life

Equipment

9×13 Baking Dish
Hand Mixer
Silicone Spatula

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Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 239mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 3333IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Deanne Frieders

    September 3, 2021 at 2:24 pm

    5 stars
    This looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  2. MaxS

    October 16, 2021 at 12:14 am

    5 stars
    This sounds yummy!! I have a lot of frozen pumpkin that was from a large pumpkin. Could I use some of that instead of using canned pumpkin?

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

      October 16, 2021 at 1:12 pm

      Hey There! Love that idea, but I haven’t personally tested it. Please let me know how it turns out if you do!

  3. THERESA

    November 14, 2021 at 6:45 pm

    Do I do eggs, oil & water as instructed in cake mix box

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

      November 14, 2021 at 10:32 pm

      Hey There! Great question – do not follow the box mix instructions, just use the ingredients I have listed for a super simple and delicious cake! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

  4. Lin

    November 24, 2021 at 11:38 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you so much! I love this recipe.
    Happy Thanksgiving to you!

    Reply
  5. Sara

    September 1, 2022 at 4:43 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious and so easy! I used a spice cake mix. I also made my own cream cheese frosting. Will definitely be making again!

    Reply
  6. Jess

    October 9, 2022 at 11:19 pm

    Can I make cupcakes with this recipe instead of a full cake? Thanks so much for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

      October 10, 2022 at 12:45 am

      Hey There! I haven’t tried making cupcakes, but I imagine it would work with an adjusted baking time. Please let me know how it goes if you give it a try 🙂 Hope you enjoy!

  7. Donna

    November 4, 2022 at 2:29 pm

    5 stars
    Made this for friends. They loved it and it’s so easy to make. Stayed moist even after a few days .

    Reply
  8. Jamie

    November 21, 2022 at 11:55 am

    Do I use puréed pumpkin or pumpkin pie filling?

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

      November 21, 2022 at 1:41 pm

      Hey There! Great question – I use 100% pure pumpkin puree. Hope you enjoy the recipe as much as we do 🙂

  9. Jean

    November 30, 2022 at 9:31 pm

    Can this be frozen with the icing on it. We had so many desserts and I need to freeze some

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

      December 1, 2022 at 1:23 am

      Hey There! That’s a good question. I haven’t tested that. I think the quality would be affected, but might be better than wasting it. Hope this works out well for you 🙂

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