Here’s the deal with this Pumpkin Magic Cake – it has a little bit of everything to please just about everyone.
I spent a long time perfecting this recipe. It finally came out just right, and I think you’re going to love it!
Pumpkin Magic Cake Recipe
It has three layers of dessert goodness going on.
A layer of pumpkin pie on the bottom. A layer of cake in the middle. Finished off with a sweet layer of pumpkin pie spiced pudding/frosting/icouldeatthiseveryday on top.
Ingredients Needed:
Here’s the basic list of the ingredients you’ll need in order to make this delicious cake. It’s perfect for the holidays!
- Vanilla Cake Mix – any size box will work as long as it’s meant for a 9×13″ pan
- Eggs, Oil, Water – called for in the cake mix
- Pumpkin Puree – not pumpkin pie filling
- Evaporated Milk
- Heavy Cream
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Brown Sugar
- Vanilla Pudding Mix – you can substitute with sugar free version if desired
- Cold Milk
- Cool Whip – thawed
How To Make Pumpkin Magic Cake
What’s so magical about this cake?
- Start off by mixing up a box of yellow cake mix, just like you normally would. Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan.
- Whisk up the pumpkin pie mixture and carefully pour it over the top of the cake batter.
- Bake and watch the layers switch place and become perfectly cooked into two layers!
Frosting For Pumpkin Cake
Whisk up the top layer which is just a combination of instant pudding mix, milk, pumpkin pie spice and thawed Cool Whip.
Spread it on top, and you have a multi-level dessert with layers upon layers of delicious fall flavor.
More Pumpkin Cake Recipes
Craving that delicious pumpkin cake flavor? I’ve got you covered with these tasty recipes…
- Award Winning Pumpkin Pie
- Pumpkin Crumb Cake
- Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie – another fun layered dessert!
- Fluffy Pumpkin Sheet Cake
This dessert is a definite crowd pleaser.
Make it!
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Pumpkin Magic Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box of yellow cake mix PLUS ingredients needed to make, eggs, water, oil
For the Pumpkin Pie
- 15 oz Pumpkin Puree, not pumpkin pie filling
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
For the Frosting
- 3.4 oz vanilla instant pudding mix, or substitute with sugar free version
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup cold milk
- 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Prepare box of cake mix according to package instructions, then pour into a lightly greased 9"x13" cake pan. DO NOT BAKE. Set aside.
- In another bowl whisk together the ingredients for the Pumpkin Pie (pumpkin, evaporated milk, cream, eggs, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice), until smooth. Slowly pour the pumpkin pie mixture all over the cake mix.
- Carefully place cake into the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is no longer jiggly, and a toothpick inserted into cake mix comes out clean. NOTE: The cake might be slightly darker than normal, but still tastes great. Let cool to room temperature.
For The Frosting
- Place the vanilla pudding mix into a large bowl, add the pumpkin pie spice and pour in the cold milk. Whisk until combined and starting to thicken. Gently fold in the Cool Whip until it's completely combined. Spread on top of the cooled cake.
- You can serve now, or chill the cake, and serve when chilled. Either way tastes great. Enjoy!
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Notes
- After you are done baking the cake, it may look like it did not settle into layers, but it has! Frost it, cut it, and marvel at it's awesomeness.
- Cake can be prepared up to 48 hours in advance. Cover and chill in fridge until ready to serve.
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