How do I make a Cake made with pure pumpkin and food cake mix?

Here's a recipe for a pumpkin cake using a boxed cake mix! This method combines the convenience of a mix with the deliciousness of fresh pumpkin.

Yields: 12 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30-35 minutes

Ingredients:

* 1 (15.25 ounce) box of your favorite cake mix (yellow, white, or spice work best)

* 1 (15 ounce) can of pumpkin puree

* 1/2 cup vegetable oil

* 3 large eggs

* 1 cup water

* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

* 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

* 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

* 1/4 teaspoon salt

* Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions:

1. Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix, pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, water, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.

3. Mix Well: Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, then on medium speed for 2 minutes, or until well combined.

4. Fold in Nuts (Optional): Gently fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts, if using.

5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting Options:

* Cream Cheese Frosting: This is a classic pairing with pumpkin cake.

* Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting: Combine cream cheese frosting with a bit of ground cinnamon for an extra flavor boost.

* Whipped Cream Frosting: Keep it simple and light with whipped cream.

* Maple Cream Cheese Frosting: Add a touch of maple flavor to your frosting for a delightful twist.

Tips:

* Fresh Pumpkin: If you have access to fresh pumpkin, you can make your own puree by roasting and pureeing it. Just make sure to strain it to remove any seeds or fibers.

* Spice it Up: Feel free to adjust the amount of spices to your liking. If you like a stronger pumpkin flavor, add a bit more cinnamon and ginger.

* Variations: Add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the batter for a pumpkin chocolate chip cake.

Enjoy your delicious pumpkin cake!