When you need a quick dessert for the holidays that is super easy and so delicious! Try this Better than Pumpkin Pie Cake! The recipe uses a cake mix which makes it easier than pie~ I just had to! With a pumpkin pie base and yummy cake top! Buttery cake topping with crunchy nuts makes this better than pumpkin pie cake so delicious!
Watch this Better Than Pumpkin Pie Cake disappear at your holiday party!
Slice into squares so that it is ready to serve! Serve with whipped cream if you like!
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Better than Pumpkin Pie Cake
Easy pumpkin pie cake recipe: this is even better than pumpkin pie! Three layers of heavenly pumpkin cake baked with its own nutty topping. Great for holiday dinners or anywhere you need to take a fall dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 (15 ounce) yellow cake mix
- ¾ cup butter
- 1 ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Combine pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar, and spices.
- Pour in a greased 9×13 pan.
- Crumble yellow cake mix on top.
- Sprinkle with nuts.
- Melt butter; pour evenly over all.
- Bake 1 hour at 350°.
- Serve with whipped cream.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 458Total Fat 24gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 13gCholesterol 78mgSodium 431mgCarbohydrates 57gFiber 2gSugar 37gProtein 6g


Marlene OConnell
Tuesday 29th of June 2021
Do you just use the dry ingredients of the cake mix? It says to crumble not sprinkle.
Nettie
Tuesday 29th of June 2021
Crumble yellow cake mix on top.
Beverley Press
Sunday 15th of November 2015
what a super idea Nettie and half the work too! Yay! xoxo
nettiemoore11
Sunday 15th of November 2015
Thank you Beverley!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician
Friday 13th of November 2015
I love pumpkin anything- this cake looks delicious and easy! A welcome change from the usual pumpkin pie :)
Sue
Friday 13th of November 2015
I may just have to make this for my husband. He hates pumpkin pie.. Looks good and easy.. Since I live in Australia now, if I microwave butternut pumpkin (squash is called pumpkin here) and drain afterwards, would that be sufficient for a pumpkin puree? Thank you, sue
nettiemoore11
Friday 13th of November 2015
It sounds great, I haven't tried it before, but it sounds like it would work. You have to let me know how it comes out! Nettie