Pumpkin Cake - 2 Ingredient

closeup of a piece of pumpkin cake with icing

Pumpkin Cake - 2 Ingredient

This two-ingredient pumpkin spice cake is so delicious that you will be surprised at how easy it is to make! The cake itself only has 2 ingredients. It has all the flavor of pumpkin spice and takes less than 1 hour to make. If you love frosting, pick up some cream cheese frosting at the grocery store to keep this recipe easy and quick.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 35

Servings: squares

Calories: 286Kcal

Author: Susan Moncrieff

Ingredients

▢ 1 box spice cake mix
▢ 1 can pumpkin puree 15 oz pure pumpkin
▢ 1 container Cream cheese icing Optional - ready made & store bought

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease a 11 x 13 bake pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line bottom and two long sides with parchment paper.
Mix the contents of the canned pumpkin into the spice cake mix in a large sized bowl. It will be a thick batter. Do NOT add the ingredients from the cake instructions on the back of the cake mix box.
Spread evenly into your baking pan. I recommend smoothing the top of the batter with a large spoon (spray nonstick cooking spray on the back of the spoon - the batter is sticky).
Baking time is approximately 30 minutes. Check if it is done by inserting a toothpick in the center. When it comes out clean, remove from oven.
Cool then spread optional ready made icing.

Notes

2 ingredient pumpkin muffins are just as delicious but are baked in muffin tins.

Can I use pumpkin pie filling instead of pumpkin puree?

Pumpkin pie filling has more spices and a sweetener like sugar. This recipe is made with a can of pumpkin puree (pure pumpkin).

Do I add the ingredients listed on the back of the box?

Correct. You only use the pumpkin puree and spice cake mix. If you really feel you need to add something, you can add a beaten egg. It will make the finished cake a little fluffier. But it isn't required and not part of the original recipe.

I only have yellow cake mix at home? Can I use that?

Yes, you can use yellow cake mix. Adding approximately 1 ½ to 2 teaspoons of pumpkin spice seasoning will give you a nice flavor in your loaf.

Cover in plastic wrap after cooled, or place in a sealed container then store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freezes well for 1 month if well wrapped.

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information is an estimate only provided as a courtesy using an ingredient database. Garnish and optional ingredients are not included in the calculations.

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