Yesterday Lola and I made one of Jon's favorite autumn desserts. I can't remember the last time I baked something without my helper, Lillie, but she and Jon were on a little "date" at Inflation Nation, so Lola was my helper this time. I wasn't patient enough and the cake was still hot when I put the glass dome on so it was quite foggy looking.
I am not much of a cook so like pretty much anything I make, this was super easy! Here is the recipe:
Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake
1 (18.5 oz) yellow cake mix
1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (15 or 16 oz) can of pumpkin
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
3 eggs
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (optional) *
1/2 cup pecans (optional - we aren't big pecan fans so we don't use them)
Heat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour either a 10 or 12 cup Bundt Pan. In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients except for pecans. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes, then increase speed to medium/high for another three minutes. If you are adding nuts, stir them in. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool for ten minutes. (I always shake it when I pull it out of the oven first and then let it cool). Remove from pan and let cool completely on rack. If desire drizzle with Spice Glaze.
Spice Glaze
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 Tbsp. butter, softened
1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (optional) *
2 to 4 Tbsp. milk
In medium bowl, mix sugar, butter, and spice. Gradually add milk until desired consistency.
* I think it is too strong if you add the pumpkin pie spice to both the cake AND the glaze. I recommend just adding it to one or the other. Personally, I like it best just in the cake and not in the icing.
Drizzle over your cake and dig in!
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Looks delicious and the tablescape is beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteJennifer, a belated happy anniversary and that cake looks wonderful. I have that same pan and need to pull it out and make this. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
ReplyDeleteyour table looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI need to bust out some Fall decorations but we've had double-digit weather down here so I'll just admire your pretty pictures for now!
I think I am going to make that cake...or a version of it. Even though it is going back into the 80s today!
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing! And easy too! Love your pictures of it. I'm off to pin it...
ReplyDeleteThat looks so delish!! I wish I had a slice to go with my coffee this morning. I have saved the recipe so I can give it a try. Thanks for sharing.
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ReplyDeleteThe cake looks delicious and I will have to make it this weekend. We"re having family over and this will be a nice Fall dessert. Your photos are always so lovely. Congratulations to the winner! Have a wonderful Monday!
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jessie
The cake looks delicous! Thanks for the receipe, as I love anything with pumpkin. I can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeleteThe cake sounds delicious and I love the way it is displayed with the berry wreath! Very pretty!
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That cake looks completely and utterly AMAZING!
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Oh, that looks so yummy! I bought three cans of pumpkin the other day and have been trying to think of what I should make with them :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Love the dome too, I fog up mine all the time, always in a hurry! Your photography is so beautiful, love catching glimpses of the backdrop of your lovely home. ~Lili
ReplyDeleteYou house must have smelled delicious.
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Glenda
Yummy, this looks and sounds fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteDid you use canned pumpkin puree (all pumpkin)or canned pumpkin pie filling (pumpkin plus other stuff)?
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Is is sad that I have been making this for years and I don't know which. I think it is pumpkin puree but honestly I am not positive. If I saw the can I would know. I looked in my cupboard to see if I had an extra can in there so I could read what it actually said and of course the one I used to make it with on Sunday was the last one. I will try to remember to post on here what it is when I pick up more at the grocery store.
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Jen-this cake is in my oven right now and my house smells fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe! Judging by the taste of the cake batter, this is a keeper. :)
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Looks delicious!Yummy!
ReplyDeleteYummy!Fresh pumpkin much better to use.
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I was looking for a dessert for tonight and I think this is IT! YUM!!! Thank you, Jennifer : )
ReplyDeleteSharon
This recipe is great! I have made it twice since you put it on your blog. My family has requested it be added to the Thanksgiving menu. The cake is so easy and looks beautiful under the glass cake cover on my footed cake stand! The cake stays so moist but doesn't last long enough to get stale! Love your blog. Your girls are adorable!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am so glad you liked it!!!
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the wonderful recipe. I made this this week and it turned out terrific! My husband loved it to. When I suggested he bring it to his work to share, he said "no, I want it all to myself." :)
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking about adding rum to it for some depth of flavor. What do you think about that?
So do you use canned pumpkin purée or canned pumpkin pie filling?
ReplyDeleteWe use purée!
Deletecould you use spice cake mix?
ReplyDeleteHas anyone done this with the new cake mix, which is only 15.25 oz? If so did you make any adjustments
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