Cakes & CupcakesNo. 1065 · The 2026 edition
How To Make A Halloween Pumpkin Cake
Transform your favorite fall flavor into a festive treat with this easy pumpkin cake recipe. Perfect for Halloween gatherings, this dessert combines moist pumpkin cake with a creamy, sweet topping tha
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This Halloween pumpkin cake recipe uses a yellow cake mix, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice for a moist base. After baking and cooling, it's topped with a smooth cream cheese layer and a sweet butter frosting. Chilling the cake before serving ensures clean slices and a delightful fall-inspired dessert.
Ingredients
Equipment
- 13x9 inch baking pan
- large bowl
- medium bowl
- small bowl
- mixer
Directions
- Turn your oven on to 350°F. Lightly coat a 13x9 inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter, then dust it with flour to prevent sticking.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and add the yellow cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir everything together until the batter is uniform and smooth.
- Pour the mixture into your prepared pan and use a spatula to spread it out evenly.
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Check the cake by inserting a toothpick into the middle; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready. Let it cool down completely before moving on.
- While the cake cools, take a medium bowl and combine the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat the ingredients until the mixture is creamy and lump-free.
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and softened butter until smooth. Spread this layer over the cream cheese.
- Place the cake in the refrigerator for at least one hour to set before slicing and serving.
Per serving
- 15 fat g
- 50 carbs g
- 35 sugar g
- 350 calories
- 4 protein g
