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Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350 F.
2
Grease an 8" x 8" cake pan or casserole dish and set aside.
3
In a medium-sized bowl, beat together the cake mix and pumpkin puree until completely combined.
4
Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-28 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
5
For the cream cheese frosting, beat together the butter and cream cheese until completely combined.
6
Add in the vanilla extract and powdered sugar, adjusting the amount of powdered sugar to your personal preference.
7
Gently stir in the Cool Whip until combined and not streaky, being careful not to overmix.
8
Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to cover the cake completely with the cream cheese frosting.
9
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pumpkin Puree Moisture Management 💧Drain excess liquid from your pumpkin puree using a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth for 15 minutes before mixing to prevent a dense, overly moist cake.
- Room Temperature Cream Cheese Frosting 🧈Ensure both cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before beating to achieve a smooth, fluffy frosting that spreads evenly without lumps or cracks.
- Don't Overmix the Batter 🥄Mix the pumpkin puree and cake mix just until combined—overmixing develops gluten and creates a tough, dense cake rather than a tender crumb.
- Cool Completely Before Frosting ❄️Allow the cake to cool completely to room temperature before applying frosting; frosting a warm cake will melt and slide off unevenly.
- Enhance Spice Depth with Extra Cinnamon 🎃Add an extra ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the dry cake mix to amplify the pumpkin spice profile beyond what the box mix alone provides.
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