If you’re looking for an easy fall dessert, this two-ingredient pumpkin spice cake is definitely worth trying. I had been wanting to make a pumpkin cake, and this one was so simple to put together.
The basic recipe only calls for a box of spice cake mix and a can of pumpkin, but I wanted mine to be extra moist, so I added an egg and some water. I topped it with a simple powdered sugar glaze, and it turned out absolutely delicious. It was so good that I’ll definitely be making it again!
Two-Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Cake
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the spice cake mix, pumpkin puree, egg, and water. Stir well until everything is combined.
- Grease your Bundt pan or other bakeware well with cooking spray or oil.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the cake is done.
- Let the cake cool before removing it from the pan.
- To make the glaze, combine the powdered sugar and milk. Add a little more milk at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- I used a Bundt pan, but you can use whatever bakeware you have.
- I added the egg and water because I wanted the cake to be extra moist, but this is completely optional.
- For the glaze, add the milk a little at a time until you reach the consistency you want.
- Make sure to grease your pan well so the cake comes out easily.
Video
What I Used
Here are a few of the kitchen tools I used to make this pumpkin cake. You don’t need anything fancy, but I’ve linked some similar options in case you’re looking for something like what I used.
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- Bundt pan
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Dry Measuring Cups
- Liquid Measuring Cups
- Oil sprayer (one of most favorite kitchen tools)
More Topping Ideas for This Pumpkin Spice Cake
Several other people commented on my videos with suggestions for different ways to top or change up this pumpkin spice cake. Some suggested making a cream cheese frosting or a maple glaze. Another idea was to mix cream cheese with maple syrup and pumpkin spice for a different topping. Someone also suggested decorating the cake with halved walnuts and sprinkling turbinado sugar on top before baking. You could also mix in chocolate chips, raisins, or Craisins for a little something extra. I haven’t tried all of these ideas myself, but they sound like fun ways to make this simple cake your own.
This pumpkin cake was so easy to make and turned out moist and delicious. I love simple recipes like this that don’t take a lot of time or ingredients, and this is definitely one I’ll be making again. If you give it a try, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
