Pumpkin Magic Cake

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5

153 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    357 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Pumpkin Magic Cake

Pumpkin Magic Cake combines a classic yellow cake base with a rich pumpkin custard layer poured over the batter before baking, creating a two-texture dessert. The cake mix provides a tender crumb, while the pumpkin custard, enriched with evaporated milk, cream, eggs, and brown sugar, bakes through to a smooth, flavorful layer. The cake is topped with a pumpkin-spiced white chocolate pudding frosting folded with Cool Whip and decorated with white chocolate curls for a festive finish. It is chilled before serving, making it moist and creamy.

Description

This Pumpkin Magic Cake uses a boxed yellow cake mix prepared according to package instructions as the base layer in a 9x13 pan. A mixture of canned pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, heavy cream, eggs, and brown sugar is whisked smooth and poured over the batter. Baking for about an hour allows the custard to set while the cake cooks through, resulting in a distinct cake and pumpkin custard combination.

The frosting is made by whisking white chocolate instant pudding mix with pumpkin pie spice and milk until smooth, then folding in Cool Whip for lightness. This cream is spread over the cooled cake and decorated with white chocolate curls to complement the pumpkin flavors and add texture.

Chill the finished cake before serving to allow the custard and frosting layers to firm up. The cake can be made one to two days ahead, stored covered in the fridge for up to a week. This layered dessert balances moist cake with pumpkin spice creaminess, suitable for autumn or holiday gatherings.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix PLUS ingredients on the back of the box - eggs, water, oil
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 egg
  • 1 cup brown sugar

Frosting

  • 1 (3.3-ounce) box white chocolate instant pudding mix
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup milk cold
  • 1 cup Cool Whip
  • white chocolate curls

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Prepare the cake as instructed on the package and pour it into a greased 9x13 pan. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl add pumpkin, evaporated milk, cream, eggs, and brown sugar and whisk until smooth. Pour it over the cake batter in the 9x13 pan.
  4. Bake for an hour (or until it no longer jiggles in the middle).
  5. Let cool. Make frosting by whisking the white chocolate pudding mix, pumpkin pie spice, and milk until smooth.
  6. Fold in Cool Whip and mix well.
  7. Spread over cooled cake and top with white chocolate curls.
  8. Refrigerate until ready to serve. ENJOY!
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Notes

  • This cake can be made 1-2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Cover leftovers and keep refrigerated for 5-7 days to maintain freshness.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 357kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 415mg (17%) Potassium 206mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 47g (94%) Vitamin A 5790IU (116%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 186mg (19%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 357 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 357kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 67g 22%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 415mg 17%
Potassium 206mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 47g 94%
Vitamin A 5790IU 116%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Calcium 186mg 19%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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