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Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350F.
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)
- Enhance Moisture with Pumpkin Puree Ratio 🎃Use full-fat pumpkin puree and add an extra 1/4 cup beyond the recipe to replace the oil, creating an ultra-moist cake that stays tender for days without drying out.
- Room Temperature Cream Cheese for Silky Frosting 🧈Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before beating with butter to ensure a smooth, lump-free frosting that spreads evenly without breaking apart.
- Bloom the Spices in Melted Butter 🌟Mix your pumpkin puree with melted butter and let sit for 2-3 minutes before combining with dry ingredients to intensify and distribute the warm spice flavors throughout the cake.
- Cool Whip Lightness Secret ☁️Fold Cool Whip into your frosting last and use it immediately for a cloud-like texture; avoid overmixing, which deflates the whipped cream and creates a dense, heavy frosting.
- Sift Confectioner's Sugar for Smooth Frosting ✨Always sift confectioner's sugar before adding to frosting to eliminate lumps and achieve a velvety, professional-quality finish that spreads beautifully on warm or cool cake.
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Vegetarian
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