Pumpkin Spice Box Cake Hacks
Pumpkin Spice Box Cake Hacks
Finding yourself short on time? These are the EASIEST ways to make pumpkin bread, cupcakes and donuts using a boxed cake mix and canned pumpkin puree.

Pumpkin Spice Bread with a Maple Glaze

  1. Mix together 2 eggs, 1 can of pumpkin puree and 1 spice cake mix. 
  2. Pour into a 5 x 9 loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes. 
  3. For the glaze, mix 1/4 cup of pure maple syrup with 1 cup of powdered sugar.  Pour over cooled bread and enjoy!

2-ingredient Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

  1. Mix together 2 eggs, 1 can of pumpkin puree and 1 spice cake mix. 
  2. Pour into a 5 x 9 loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes. 
  3. For the glaze, mix 1/4 cup of pure maple syrup with 1 cup of powdered sugar.  Pour over cooled bread and enjoy!

Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix Donuts

  1. Mix 1 box of spice cake mix with 2 eggs and 3 Tbls of melted butter and 3/4 cup of pumpkin puree. 
  2. Pipe into donut molds and bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. 
  3. Mix together a cup of canned cream cheese frosting with about 1/4 cup of pure maple syrup or until you reach your desired consistency. 
  4. Dip the donuts in the glaze and top with your favorite toppings.

2-ingredient Pumpkin Spice Cookies

  1. Mix together 1 can of pumpkin puree and 1 spice cake mix. 
  2. Make 1 tbsp sized balls of dough
  3. Place dough on cookie sheets 1-2 inches apart
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for about 12 minutes.  

TIPS: 

  • You could mix in some chocolate or white chocolate chips.
  • For larger cookies make 2 tbsp sized balls and place at least 2 inches apart.  Cook for 12-15 minutes.  Be sure to keep an eye on them as to not burn.

Need a cookie scoop?  This set includes  1, 2 and 3 tablespoon scoops.

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