One-Pan Pumpkin Cake (Print-Friendly Version)

Delicious pumpkin cake made in one pan with spices and cake mix, perfect for autumn gatherings.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 425 g pumpkin puree (1 can, 15 oz)
02 - 354 ml evaporated milk (1 can, 12 oz)
03 - 3 large eggs
04 - 227 g melted butter (1 cup)

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 200 g granulated sugar (1 cup)
06 - 85 g yellow cake mix (1 box, 15.25 oz)
07 - 5 g ground cinnamon (1 tsp)
08 - 2.5 g ground ginger (½ tsp)
09 - 1 g ground cloves (¼ tsp)
10 - 1.5 g salt (¼ tsp)

→ Optional Topping

11 - 100 g chopped pecans (1 cup)

# Detailed Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 175°C (350°F) to prepare for baking.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt until smooth.
03 - Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly into a 23x33 cm (9x13 inch) baking dish.
04 - Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the pumpkin mixture in the pan.
05 - If desired, distribute chopped pecans evenly over the cake mix layer.
06 - Pour melted butter uniformly over the top of the pecans or cake mix to ensure moistness.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow the dish to cool for at least 20 minutes to set before slicing and serving.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - Pecans add a nutty flavor and texture but are optional. Allow full cooling for cleaner slices. Pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for enhanced experience.