This is a super simple but really amazing pumpkin pecan spice cake with a cream cheese glaze and a few m&ms for good measure. I happened to get a pumpkin cake mold 80% off right after Halloween at my local Michael’s and thought it would be perfect for this thanksgiving favorite. Of course you can use a Bundt cake pan, regular stackable pans, sheet pan or cup cakes. Just make sure you adjust the baking time.
What you will need:
Pre-packaged spice cake mix
1 Cup canned pumpkin
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 Cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup chopped pecans
4 oz. cream cheese – room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3-4 tbsp. milk
Orange and Brown mini m&ms
Step 1
Pre heat oven to 350 degrees
Step 2
Combine the spice cake mix, pumpkin, baking powder milk, eggs and pecans. Mix thoroughly. You can mix by hand but I find that I get a better consistency using a hand mixer for this recipe.
Step 3
Pour the batter into your pumpkin shaped mold using a funnel or piping bag. If you are not using a mold simply pour the batter into the pans as usual. Bake in the mold for about 35-38 minutes. If you are not using a mold follow the directions on the spice cake mix and add a few additional minutes depending on which method you are using to bake the cake. This may take some trial and error. I needed an additional about 8 minutes using the mold.
Step 4
Remove the cake from the oven and let cool completely. Remove it from the mold or pans as needed. In the mean time, move on to the cream cheese glaze.
Step 5
To make the cream cheese glaze, combine the room temperature cream cheese with the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until smooth. You may need to add a little more milt to make it more of a glaze consistency. My glaze was a little thicker than I intended and didn’t run down the cake the I wanted it too.
Step 6
Drizzle (or in my case slather) the glaze onto the top of the cake then add the orange and brown m&ms as a garnish.
This cake barely lasted a day before my husband and son devoured it. Even I was shocked at how fast they ate it; especially my son who actually prefers pie over cake. Hope you all love it just as much. This cake is perfect for the fall season.
Hi, Welcome to Sew Very Crafty a place for beginner and intermediate sewists and crafters to learn and create. Here at SVC we create simple and fun projects that anyone with basic to intermediate skills can create and grow with. My name is Diana and I am a lifelong learner, sewing enthusiast, parent, spouse, lawyer, and die hard St. Louis Cardinals fan. I live in California with my husband. I love God and my country but am proud of my Irish heritage. I enjoy sharing my creativity and the things that I love with others.
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
Cookie
Duration
Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional
11 months
The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy
11 months
The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.