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Pumpkin Pie Cake

November 10, 2017 by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life Leave a Comment

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Pumpkin pie is a traditional fall and Thanksgiving dessert.  Many people love pumpkin pie, but many people also love cake.  

This easy Pumpkin Pie Cake recipe is made with a boxed cake mix.  It is the BEST combination of two favorites and a great addition to holiday meals.  

Piece of layered pumpkin pie cake from a box topped with pecans

Pumpkin Pie Cake From a Box Mix

The base layer of our Pumpkin Pie Cake is a white cake mix.  It is fun to mix up and press into the bottom of the pan.  The middle layer has the sweet pumpkin pie filling. The top layer of crumbly sugar gives the perfect finish to a unique fall and holiday dessert.  

This easy recipe reminds you of a classic Pumpkin Pie but has more of a cake flavor. The best part is people never guess Pumpkin Pie Cake is made from a box mix! Another classic Thanksgiving dessert that uses a box mix of cake is our Pecan Pie Surprise Bars.

My mom has made this recipe for years.  The first time we made this cake at my house my son helped make the three layers.  He likes to practice reading directions and finding the right tools and ingredients.  

The baby sat in her high chair and cheered us on while she ate snacks.  We think it’s important to do as many of our regular activities as we can and allow time to teach the kids the skills that we know.  Cooking is a great skill to learn early!

We believe that half of the fun of big holiday meals is making them (and cleaning up) together with our favorite people.  I find that doing the work together makes being in the kitchen much more enjoyable for me.  Doesn’t the food just taste better when you have help?

Pumpkin Pie Layer Cake

We bring this memorable dessert along for a fun contribution to family gatherings. I like that the recipe makes as much as a typical box of cake mix, but the uniqueness of the recipe is a special treat.  

My family loves this easy pumpkin pie cake that is a fun twist on a classic holiday meal.  Pumpkin Pie Cake is one of those desserts that people always ask for the recipe!

We have several easy homemade cake recipes including Gooey Butter Cake, Cinnamon Applesauce Cake, and Pina Colada Cake. Having so many delicious cake options means we can mix up our desserts which is always a win!

This pumpkin pie cake is a fun twist on an easy pumpkin pie dessert idea

How to Make Pumpkin Pie Layer Cake

  1. Grease a 9 x 13″ baking dish. Set aside 1 cup of yellow cake mix.
  2. Mix remaining cake mix, 1/2 cup butter and 1 egg well and press in the bottom of baking dish.
  3. Mix pumpkin pie layer ingredients together well and spread evenly over cake layer.
  4. To make the crumbly layer – mix cake mix, sugar and margarine together until crumbly.
  5. Sprinkle over filling.  Sprinkle pecans on top.
  6. Bake at 350ºF for about 1 hour 10 minutes or until set.  Serve warm with whipped topping.

Tips for Making Pumpkin Pie Cake

  • Dress up the presentation of this cake with a cute personalized cake pan like this.  
  • Check doneness with a toothpick around 50 minutes to account for variations in ovens and avoid burning the cake.
  • The cake is done with the toothpick is clean when inserted in the middle.
  • Different ovens, equipment and altitude can alter baking time significantly

RECIPES FOR A FARMHOUSE THANKSGIVING MEAL

Here are a few other classic recipes that we enjoy at Thanksgiving.  We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

  • Grandma’s Farmhouse Dressing
  • Twice Baked Potato Casserole
  • Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes – Farmhouse Style
  • Crock Pot Loaded Red Potatoes
  • Jiffy Corn Pudding
  • Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole
  • Sweet Potato Souffle
  • Ultimate Sweet Potato Casserole
  • Farmhouse Loaded Potatoes
  • Crock Pot Dressing – Farmhouse Style

Printable Pumpkin Pie Cake Recipe

pumpkin pie cake

Pumpkin Pie Cake

Pumpkin pie is a traditional holiday dessert. Many people love pumpkin pie, but many people also love cake. This Pumpkin Pie Cake recipe is the perfect combination of two favorites, so it’ a great addition to holiday gatherings.  
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy pumpkin pie cake
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 15 pieces
Calories: 497kcal

Ingredients

Cake Layer

  • 1 box 2-layer size yellow cake mix reserve 1 cup
  • 1/2 cup butter, very soft
  • 1 egg

Pumpkin Pie Filling Layer

  • 1 lb 13 oz can pumpkin
  • 3 eggs
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup sugar

Crumbly Topping Layer

  • 1 cup reserved cake mix
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup chopped pecans optional

Instructions

  • Grease a 9 x 13" baking dish. Set aside 1 cup of yellow cake mix.
  • Mix remaining cake mix, 1/2 cup butter and 1 egg well and press in the bottom of baking dish.
  • Mix pumpkin pie layer ingredients together well and spread evenly over cake layer.
  • To make the crumbly layer – mix cake mix, sugar and margarine together until crumbly.  Sprinkle over filling.  Sprinkle pecans on top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour 10 minutes or until set.  Serve warm with whipped topping.

Notes

*check doneness with a toothpick around 50 minutes to account for variations in ovens and avoid burning the cake.  The cake is done with the toothpick is clean when inserted in the middle.

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Nutrition

Calories: 497kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 615mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 458IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 2mg
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