Name: Pumpkin Spice Cake with Mix
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

February 10, 2026

When crisp air rolls in and pumpkin cravings hit, this Pumpkin Spice Cake with Mix is the shortcut every home baker needs. Just a box of spice cake mix and a can of pumpkin puree: no eggs, no oil, no stress. It’s moist, tender, and packed with warm autumn spices, making it perfect for busy weeknights, school lunches, or spontaneous leaf-peeping picnics.

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Pumpkin Spice Cake with Mix

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F.

Grease an 8″ x 8″ cake pan or casserole dish and set aside.

In a medium-sized bowl, beat together the cake mix and pumpkin puree until completely combined.

Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-28 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

For the cream cheese frosting, beat together the butter and cream cheese until completely combined.

Add in the vanilla extract and powdered sugar, adjusting the amount of powdered sugar to your personal preference.

Gently stir in the cool whip until combined and not streaky, being careful not to overmix.

Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to cover the cake completely with the cream cheese frosting.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pumpkin Moisture Magic 💧
Use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to ensure the perfect moisture balance and prevent over-sweetening the cake.
Spice Blend Enhancement 🌶️
Boost the spice cake mix's flavor by adding an extra 1-2 teaspoons of homemade pumpkin pie spice blend for a more intense autumn flavor profile.
Cream Cheese Frosting Hack 🧊
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and beat it thoroughly before mixing to prevent lumps and create a silky-smooth frosting.
Pan Selection Perfection 🍰
Use a light-colored metal 9x13 inch pan to ensure even baking and prevent over-browning, which can dry out the cake.
Cool Whip Transformation 🥄
Fold in some whipped cream cheese with the Cool Whip for a more luxurious and less artificial-tasting frosting that maintains a light texture.