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pumpkin cake

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Cyndy Ingle
Princeton, IL

I got this recipe from a family friend. I got to sample it in March 2011 & loved it. I made it for the first time in April 2011 & it turned out yummy & easy to prepare. If you like pumpkin this is a must to try.

(2 ratings)
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For pumpkin cake

  • 1 box
    yellow cake mix (reserve 3/4-1 c.)
  • 1/3 c
    margarine, melted
  • 1
    egg, slightly beaten
  • FILLING
  • 1 lg can
    pumpkin
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar
  • 1/4 c
    white sugar
  • 2/3 c
    evaporated milk
  • 1/1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • nutmeg & pumpkin pie spice (optional)

How To Make pumpkin cake

  • 1
    Combine first three ingredients. Press into 9"x13" pan (greased & floured).
  • 2
    Mix together pumpkin, eggs, salt, brown sugar, white sugar, evaporated milk & cinnamon (spices). Pour pumpkin mixture over cake (crust) mixture.
  • 3
    To reserve dry mixture, add 1/2 c. sugar (brown preferrably), 1/2 stick margarine (less can be used). Mix till crumbly. Sprinkle over cake. Bake at 350 degrees, 55 minutes or till knife comes out clean.

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