Halloween is just around the corner — and this pumpkin cake is a great way to entertain family and friends. The recipe is also simple enough that kids or grandkids can help out. Carve your pumpkins and then enjoy this easy fall dessert.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 15oz can pumpkin puree (NOT pie filling)
- 1 10oz can evaporated milk
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 box yellow cake mix (just the dry mix)
- 2 sticks of butter melted
Frosting Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS:
- Mix the pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar and pumpkin pie spice mix in a bowl with a whisk
- Pour the pumpkin pie filling into a greased 9X13 baking pan
- Sprinkle yellow cake mix evenly over the top
- Pour melted butter over the cake mix
- Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes, until center is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
Frosting Glaze:
- Mix the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla in a bowl with a whisk until smooth. Pour over the top of the cake while it’s warm. Let it cool and harden to a sweet crackled glaze on the top.
- Additions/subtractions: Add chopped toasted pecans bits, or toffee bit to the top for a nice crunch. Or, skip the glaze and serve cake warm with vanilla ice cram or whipped cream instead!