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A slice of pumpkin dessert with whipped cream on a white plate, surrounded by autumn decorations like leaves and small pumpkins.

Pumpkin Patch Cake

If fall had a signature dessert, it would be this Pumpkin Patch Cake. It’s sweet, cozy, and comes together in the easiest way possible. You won’t need to fuss with layers or fancy decorating because this is one of those cakes that feels like home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Bake time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 309 kcal

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 29 ounces pure pumpkin puree 1 large can or 2 smaller cans
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk 1 can
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1½ sticks butter sliced

Instructions
 

  • Set your oven to 350℉. Let it warm up while you get everything ready.
  • Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or spray. This keeps the cake from sticking and makes cleanup easier.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
  • Crack in the eggs one at a time. Mix after each addition until the batter looks creamy and blended.
  • Carefully pour the pumpkin mixture into the greased baking dish. Spread it evenly with a spatula.
  • Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin filling. Smooth it gently with a spatula so it covers the top.
  • Lay the butter slices across the top in rows. This will melt into the cake mix and create a golden crust.
  • Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes. The top should look golden and slightly crisp, and the filling should bubble around the edges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 369mgPotassium: 290mgFiber: 3gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 10791IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 208mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values, if included with the recipe, are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability/substitution and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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