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Pumpkin Cake II

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"A simple dessert using pumpkin and yellow cake mix. Watch out, pumpkin pie!!!" — BLINKERS88

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Original recipe makes 1 - 9x13 inch cake Change Servings

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup pumpkin

1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 eggs

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan, or two 9 inch cake pans.
In a large bowl, mix together the yellow cake mix, sugar, vegetable oil, pumpkin, water, cinnamon and eggs. Beat until well blended. Transfer to the baking dish or cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven 45 minutes.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 1 hr

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As with the other's who reviewed this cake I made some alterations following their lead. I reduced the sugar to 2/3 cup; used a 15 oz can of pumpkin and added 1/2 tsp. of Nutmeg. I baked mine in a bundt cake pan for approx 45 minutes. I then made a glaze using 1 oz of cream cheese, 1/2 stick butter, 2 cups powdered sugar and milk; spooned it over the top and let it slide down the sides. I made it for Boss's Day and everyone is going crazy over it and how moist it is. I will be making this again and again! Thanks!!

—SHELZ65

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Oct 16, 2011

it was ok - used 1/2 sugar, applesauce instead of oil and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon

—Nicole

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Nov 01, 2006

I decreased the sugar to 1/2 cup and used a whole can of pumpkin like others suggested. I also used 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp cloves, for great results! I baked it in a bundt pan and it probably baked for 45 minutes, then I made a glaze of powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. My co-workers raved about it, and my students devoured the rest!

—SH1MM3R

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Nov 14, 2003

This cake was superb. It was moist, tender, light, rose high in the pan, and kept well. No frosting is needed. However, for more spicyness, I added 1 extra tsp. cinnamon, 1 tsp. ground ginger, and 1/2 tsp. ground cloves (pumpkin pie spices). A great all-around spice cake. Thanks!

—STEFANIE GROTE

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Nov 24, 2007

My husband has asked for this cake over and over again since I made it. He LOVES it. This is a 5 star with the following tweaks....I used a whole can of pumpkin, reduced the sugar to barely 1/2 cup and added 1 tsp pumpkin pie seasoning, 1 tsp nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp cloves. It turned out just right. I used a bundt pan and baked 45 minutes. I topped it with a cream cheese frosting. I will continue to make this every year.

—JMS

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Nov 17, 2005

Very easy and delicious.I added a little nutmeg ,a 15 oz can of pumpkin instead of 1 cup and 5 more min. to cooking time. Try cream cheese icing or french vanilla cool whip, both are wonderful. I will add this cake to my dessert menu for Thanksgiving.

—rshony

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Dec 09, 2002

This was an AWESOME cake!! It was a huge success, my husband even said it might be the best cake he ever had! A friend said that she always thinks of pumpkin desserts as heavy, but this isn't. I used egg whites instead of whole eggs. A serving suggestion: I swirled a non-fat caramel syrup on the plate, placed a slice of cake on top, dusted with powdered sugar and added a dollop of fat free frozen whipped topping for good measure. MMMMM!!!

—R.R.

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Nov 21, 2004

I don't care much for pumpkin, but this recipe is out of this world - just add a homemade cream cheese frosting.

—RUSSELLANDKELLY

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Nutrition

Calories
231 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
32 g
10%

Cholesterol
48 mg
16%

Fat
10.6 g
16%

Fiber
1 g
4%

Protein
2.9 g
6%

Sodium
205 mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Pumpkin Cake II

Serving Size: 1/18 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 18
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 231
** Calories from Fat: 95

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 10.6g 16 %
** Saturated Fat 1.8g 9 %
** Cholesterol 48mg 16 %
** Sodium 205mg 8 %
** Potassium 39mg 1 %
** Total Carbohydrates 32g 10 %
** Dietary Fiber 1g 4 %
** Protein 2.9g 6 %
** Sugars 21.3g
** Vitamin A 42 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 6 %
** Iron 7 %
** Thiamin 6 %
** Niacin 9 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 2 %
** Folate 20 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.