Homemade Pumpkin Spice Cake ((from a mix — a homemade mix))

I am telling you — this on hand homemade bulk cake mix is my new best friend. Not really my BEST friend, but WOW I sure am enjoying it! Have you taken the time to make pre-make this mix yet?? If not, it is not too late – simply click this link to find out everything you need to know about making your own bulk cake mix.

With a few simple modifications, this basic cake mix morphs from a funfetti birthday cake to a pumpkin spice cake perfect for fall festivities!

This is the time of year you can find Hershey’s cinnamon chips and Jello’s pumpkin spice flavored pudding! 

This little box of pudding opens the door to some very delicious ((and simple)) possibilities – so stay tuned!

Once the pudding and milk are blended, add the 4½ cups of pre-made cake mix, vanilla & melted butter. Whisk until the lumps are gone.

Fold in the cinnamon chips making sure they became evenly incorporated. ((As you can see from the pictures, I just dumped everything in at the same time and stirred. It turned out great.))

Isn’t this a lovely sight?? And the smell is perfectly pumpkin!

Pour it into a prepared baking dish.

Bake for 37 minutes at 350°.

While the cake is baking, time to make the icing – Spiced Buttercream.

Once the center of the cake is set ((for me 37 minutes is perfect)), allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes.

Then spread the spiced buttercream over the cake & serve.