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Cakes & CupcakesNo. 4654 · The 2026 edition

Easy Pumpkin Swirl Cake

This easy pumpkin swirl cake combines moist yellow cake with spiced pumpkin for a perfect fall dessert.

50 min Serves 20 Medium American

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Easy Pumpkin Swirl Cake - tastes like pumpkin coffee cake!
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This recipe marries a simple yellow cake batter with a rich, spiced pumpkin swirl. A creamy glaze finishes it off for an irresistible treat. Bake in a 9x13 pan and choose to glaze while warm or cool.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Set the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9x13 inch pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together 1 cup sour cream, 3/4 cup vegetable oil, 4 eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla with an electric mixer for 1 minute until combined. Gently mix in the 15.25 oz box of yellow cake mix. Pour batter into the pan and smooth with a spatula.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together 15 oz pumpkin puree, 1 egg, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp nutmeg with a spatula until combined.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the pumpkin mixture over the cake batter. Use a butter knife or spatula to swirl it into the batter, being thorough.
  5. Bake for 40-43 minutes (if using a glass pan; for a metal pan check at 32 minutes) until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool while making the glaze.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar, 3 Tbsp milk (add more if needed), and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth.
  7. Pour the glaze over the warm cake or wait until it's completely cool. Serve immediately or cover and store on the counter until serving.

Per serving

  • 4.0 fat g
  • 41.0 carbs g
  • 30.0 sugar g
  • 214.0 calories
  • 3.0 protein g

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