The Best Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake Recipe! Mixes up in 5 min! (2024)

Why start from scratch when this Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake comes out so perfectly!! With a spice cake mix as the base, plus pudding, pumpkin and sour cream, it comes together in five minutes but is the MOST MOIST pumpkin spice Bundt cake you’ll have this fall!

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Every time I serve this or bring it to a gathering I am asked for the recipe, so you might want to plan ahead and bring a few copies with you! ;)

This is my trusty Bundt cake pan. I bought it on Amazon for under $15 (I wasn’t sure if this would be a fad or a lifestyle so I didn’t want to invest in a more expensive pan at the time) but it is FOR SURE a lifestyle and I’ve made over 50 Bundt cakes in it and it shows NO wear at all! Plus, as long as you let the cake cool for at least 20 minutes, it pops out perfectly every time.

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I also purchased these two smaller six cup Bundt cake pans because sometimes a WHOLE Bundt cake leaves a lot of leftovers if we’re having 10 people or less enjoying it. So I also purchased these on Amazon. I can split any Bundt cake mix between the two and it is the perfect size. I usually freeze the second cake if I’m going this route and as long as we eat within a month or so you’d never know that it had been frozen!

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But, enough about pans! Once you make this Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake you won’t desire to make anything else pumpkin flavored ever again! It comes out INCREDIBLY MOIST with the perfect balance of pumpkin and spice flavor!

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The real trick to making this cake is knowing how long to bake it. In my oven, at the desired 325 degrees, it takes 53 minutes. I had to make it a few times to get it just right, but it was well worth it! You want to take it out right on the edge of a toothpick coming out clean. You’ll leave it sit in the pan for twenty minutes when it is done and it will do just a tiny bit more baking while it is in there.

Look at this beauty!:

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One of my FAVORITE things about Bundt cakes is how they sit up tall and look so pretty on a cake stand. They have such a nice presence compared to cakes made in a regular cake pan. And no matter how you decide to frost or ice them they work pretty, you can’t mess them up!!

Frosting the Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake

Most often I use store bought cream cheese frosting. This inexpensive one from Aldi is actually my favorite. And I always use a gallon size Ziploc bag with the corner cut off so that I can throw it away when I’m done!

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If you don’t feel confident about piping the frosting on, you can always warm it up for about 30 seconds. Then give it a good stir and microwave it a little longer if it isn’t “pourable.” Once it is near liquid you can pour it on the cake so that it drizzles down the sides, I’m telling you, you can’t mess up frosting this Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake!! :)

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The Best Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake Recipe! Mixes up in 5 min! (10)
We often use Bundt cakes as a centerpiece when we entertain because they look so great, this Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake being NO exception!
And I know I mentioned it before, but I’m not kidding, if you bring this anywhere people WILL ask you for the recipe, so be prepared! ;)

Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake Recipe

INGREDIENTS:The Best Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake Recipe! Mixes up in 5 min! (11)
1-15.25 oz. Spice Cake Mix*
1-3.4 oz. pkg Vanilla Instant Pudding
1 c. Pumpkin Puree
4 Eggs
1/2 c. Warm Water
1/3 c. Vegetable Oil
1/4 c. Sour Cream
1 tsp. Vanilla

DIRECTIONS: Pre-heat oven to 325. Mix all ingredients together in a stand mixer, hand mixer or by hand until well mixed. Pour into well greased Bundt cake pan. Bake for 50-70 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out slightly coated but not wet. Remove from oven and let stand in pan for 20 minutes. Invert onto plate or cake stand. Let cool completely before frosting.

*If you can’t find a spice cake mix you can make your own from a yellow cake mix, just follow these instructions!

I truly hope that you enjoy this Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake recipe, and if you like this one, you’d also love this Chocolate Oreo Bundt cake: Piece of Cake Triple Fudge Oreo Bundt Cake


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P.S. I almost forgot! Here are a couple other ways that I LOVE to celebrate fall:

Favorite (EASY!) Fall Recipes:

>> Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins (the BEST pumpkin muffins you’ll ever taste!!!)
>> Chai Tea Cider (regular cider is a touch sweet for me, this is the perfect balance!)
>> Pumpkin Dump Cake (SO easy–my second all time favorite pumpkin recipe!)

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The Best Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake Recipe! Mixes up in 5 min! (2024)

FAQs

How many cake mixes do you need for a Bundt pan? ›

Bundt Cake Pan Capacity

Traditional Bundt cake pans hold 12-cups of batter, which is the perfect two-cake cake mix size. Most recipes that make 10 to 12 cups of batter will fit perfectly in most bundt cake pans.

What happened to the bundt cake mixes? ›

By the 1990s, the Bundt cake had faded from popularity and with the downturn in sales, Pillsbury eliminated the Bundt cake mixes and grandma's Bundt pan was officially relegated to the back shelf.

Is the pumpkin spice nothing bundt cake good? ›

The pumpkin spice cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes is absolutely to die for. Each bite of moist cake features a hearty pumpkin flavor with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. The cream cheese frosting piped on top compliments the cake perfectly, adding a new layer of texture and sweetness.

How should a bundt cake cool? ›

Cool Off. After removing from the oven, place the pan on a wire rack and let cool; your recipe will specify the required time, usually from 10-20 minutes. This allows the cake to become firm enough to remove from the pan without breaking apart.

Should bundt cake batter be thick? ›

To avoid add-ins sinking to the bottom of the cake, choose a cake that starts with thick batter. Stir add-ins into the thick batter before scooping it into the pan. Make sure your pan is large enough to accommodate add-ins.

Can I use a regular cake mix in a bundt pan? ›

Can You Make a Regular Cake in a Bundt Pan? Good news here: You can definitely make regular cakes in your favorite Bundt pan. According to Mark, you'll want to stick with recipes for traditional layer cakes, pound cakes and sheet cakes. These all can be baked in your favorite fluted cake pan.

Is there a difference between a Bundt cake mix and a regular cake mix? ›

The differences between a Bundt cake and a regular cake are shape, size, and texture. The ingredients may be the same, but the end result looks different.

What is a Tom Cruise Bundt cake? ›

The family-owned and -operated bakery describes the Cruise Cake as a coconut bundt cake with chunks of white chocolate, covered in a layer of cream cheese frosting and a mountain of shredded coconut. While Cruise has certainly made the cake famous, he wasn't the first actor to fall in love with it.

What are the ingredients in Nothing Bundt pumpkin spice cakes? ›

INGREDIENTS:POWDERED SUGAR (SUGAR, CORNSTARCH), SUGAR, PUMPKIN, BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN AND/OR XANTHAN AND/OR GUAR GUMS), SUGARED EGGS (WHOLE ...

Why is a bundt cake better than a regular cake? ›

The bundt pan allows more of the cake to be in contact with the edges of the pan, and therefore the heat is transferred more evenly. If you put pound cake into a regular round cake pan, it will not cook in the center or it will burn on the edges.

Why are Bundt Cakes so dry? ›

The ratio of wet to dry ingredients determines a cake's moisture level. If there's simply too much flour and not enough butter, a cake will taste dry. On the other hand, if there's too much milk and not enough flour, a cake will taste too wet. Finding the right balance between wet and dry ingredients is key.

What is a secret ingredient for cake? ›

To summarize, applesauce is a secret weapon for creating moist and healthier cakes. Its natural sweetness and moisture make it a great substitute for high-fat ingredients like oil or butter. So go ahead, embrace the power of applesauce and elevate your cakes to new levels of deliciousness!

Can you use Pam to grease a bundt pan? ›

And, well, I grease my Bundt pans with Pam Original. I find it fast and effective, and have never experienced any sort of residue or buildup over time,* but I'm also (like many pastry chefs) rather meticulous when it comes to cleaning my gear.

Do you flip a bundt cake quickly? ›

When you remove your cake from the oven, don't flip it out of the pan right away! Instead, let the cake cool for ten minutes in the pan. Then, placing the wire rack over the base of the cake, invert the pan. Peek under the wire rack and see if the cake has dropped out.

Can I put two boxes of cake mix in a bundt pan? ›

A box cake mix can be baked in a Bundt cake pan, but if made in the 12 cup pan the cake will turn out a bit on the short side. Two boxes of cake mix will create a taller cake. Just be sure to only fill the cake pan until it is ⅔-¾ full. If there is any leftover batter use it to make cupcakes.

How much batter to put in a bundt pan? ›

How much batter should go into a Bundt pan? Broadly speaking, a classic 10-cup pan should contain enough batter to reach the two-thirds mark, but should be no more than three-quarters full.

Is Bundt cake mix the same as regular cake mix? ›

The differences between a Bundt cake and a regular cake are shape, size, and texture. The ingredients may be the same, but the end result looks different. A regular cake can be round, square, rectangular or any shape really.

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