Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake (Made With a Cake Mix)

Pumpkin season is here, and this Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake is everything you need for a cozy fall dessert. Starting with a yellow cake mix and elevating it with pure pumpkin, sour cream, brown sugar, and warm spices, it turns into a moist, bakery-style cake with very little effort.

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A drizzle of cream cheese frosting makes it rich, festive, and perfect for Thanksgiving, potlucks, or weekend baking.

Jump to:

• Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• Taste and Texture
• Ingredients
• Substitutions
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Expert Tips
• Serving Suggestions
• Storage and Reheating
• FAQ
• Variations and Customizations
• Related Recipes You’ll Love
• Conclusion
• Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake (Made With a Cake Mix)

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Easy and Quick

Just 10 minutes of prep and into the oven it goes—perfect for busy days.

Perfectly Moist

Pumpkin and sour cream guarantee a soft and tender cake crumb.

Flavor Everyone Loves

Pumpkin spice paired with cream cheese frosting is a classic combo that never disappoints.

Make-Ahead Friendly

Bake it the day before, and the flavors deepen even more overnight.

Taste and Texture

This bundt cake is soft, moist, and filled with the comforting flavors of pumpkin spice. The brown sugar adds richness, and the cream cheese frosting provides a tangy contrast that keeps the cake from being too sweet. Each slice is light yet indulgent, making it ideal for sharing.

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 4 large eggs
• ⅓ cup canola or vegetable oil
• ⅓ cup whole milk
• ¼ cup full-fat sour cream

For the Frosting

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1¼ cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1–2 tablespoons whole milk

Substitutions

• Swap in a spice cake mix and skip the pumpkin pie spice.
• Mix cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice if you don’t have pumpkin pie spice.
• Use unsalted butter in frosting and add a pinch of salt.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a bundt pan or use baking spray.
2. Whisk together cake mix, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice in a large bowl.
3. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, milk, and sour cream. Beat until smooth, about 1–2 minutes.
4. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 45–55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
5. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a rack. Let cool completely.
6. Make frosting: beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon milk. Mix until pourable, adding extra milk if needed.
7. Drizzle frosting over cooled cake, let set, and serve.

Expert Tips

• Use full-fat sour cream and cream cheese for the best taste and texture.
• Don’t overbake; moist crumbs are perfect.
• Grease the bundt pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
• Make it a day ahead—the flavor is even better after resting overnight.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.
• Garnish with sugared cranberries, pecans, or a sprinkle of cinnamon for presentation.
• Pair with hot apple cider, a pumpkin spice latte, or even a chilled Moscato.

Storage and Reheating

• Store frosted cake in the fridge (covered) for up to 4 days.
• Keep unfrosted cake at room temperature overnight if wrapped well.
• Freeze the cooled, unfrosted cake for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight, frost, and serve.

FAQ

Variations and Customizations

• Add chocolate chips, walnuts, or pecans to the batter.
• Swap the cream cheese frosting for a drizzle of caramel glaze.
• Make it festive for the holidays with sugared cranberries and rosemary sprigs.

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• Orange Velvet Cake Recipe – https://bakewithlina.com/orange-velvet-cake-recipe/
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• No-Bake Spider Web Cheesecake – https://bakewithlina.com/no-bake-spider-web-cheesecake/

Conclusion

This Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake is the ultimate shortcut dessert—easy, moist, and bursting with fall flavors. With its bakery-style look and cozy pumpkin spice taste, it’s the perfect cake for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or even just a family dessert night. Be sure to save this recipe to Pinterest for your fall baking inspiration: https://www.pinterest.com/bakewithlina/

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