The Easiest Vegan Pumpkin Cake, a Cake Mix Hack
Servings: 9
Calories: 317kcal
Simplify dessert with our easy vegan pumpkin cake—a snack-size minimal-ingredient tasty treat made possible by a vegan cake mix hack for effortless baking. Enjoy a fuss-free treat with the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin and spice, and everything nice - perfect for any occasion.
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Equipment
- 9x9 baking pan or 8x8
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces spice cake mix check ingredients,
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- ⅓ cup cream cheese frosting check ingredients
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ and spritz cooking spray in a 9x9 baking pan. Chop the pecans if you did not buy them pre-chopped
- Mix together the spice cake mix and the pumpkin puree until they are well mixed and no dry cake mix is remaining. See notes.15.25 ounces spice cake mix, 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- Spread the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Level it out.
- Evenly sprinkle the pecans on top of the cake mixture. I press the pecans down slightly into the cake mixture with the back of a spoon.½ cup pecans
- Open the can of cream cheese icing. Stir with a spoon to soften the icing. Measure out one-third cup. Stir together with the pumpkin pie spice. Melt in the microwave till runny (about 20 - 30 seconds).⅓ cup cream cheese frosting, ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Using a small spoon, drizzle the prepared icing on top of the pecans.
- Bake uncovered for 40-50 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the middle. This cake cooks in exactly 45 minutes in my oven.
- Cool on a rack for at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
I use Duncan Hines Cake mix and canned frosting. As of this writing, both are vegan - except possibly for the sugar. If you are a sugar vegan then this recipe may not be for you. Try to find a vegan organic cake mix and canned frosting, both of which should work for you.
The texture of the mixed cake mix and pumpkin puree will be very thick - and that's fine! But depending on the moisture content of the pumpkin puree, it might be too thick. If it is thick like playdough (you can literally mold it) then that is TOO thick. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 342mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 7358IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg