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Pumpkin Layered Magic Cake Recipe

Cake, but make it magical, that is what you get with this pumpkin layered magic cake recipe.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Chill Time4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time5 hours 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 3 layered pumpkin cake, Fall magic cake, Pumpkin impossible cake, Pumpkin layered dessert
Servings: 15

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Pan
  • Non-stick Cooking Spray
  • 2 Large Mixing Bowls
  • spatula

Ingredients

Cake Layer

  • 1 yellow cake mix (15.25 ounces)
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs

Pumpkin Layer

  • 15 ounces canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Topping

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • cinnamon and sugar optional topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray bottom of 9x13” baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside (make sure that you only spray the bottom and not the sides).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and 3 eggs using an electric mixer. Beat for about 2 minutes on medium speed. Spread cake batter in bottom of pan.
  • In another large mixing bowl (or you can rinse out the other one and reuse it), mix together pumpkin purée, brown sugar, half-and-half, 3 eggs, pumpkin pie seasoning and salt. Mix together until smooth. Using a large spoon (like a serving spoon), carefully spoon the pumpkin layer on top of the cake layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 48-53 minutes or until cake doesn’t jiggle when touched in the center.
  • Remove cake from oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes, then place it in the fridge for 4 hours to chill and set up.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and pinch of salt together until smooth and creamy. Add in whipping cream and beat again until smooth and stiff peaks start to form. Spread topping layer over cake.
  • If desired, sprinkle top of cake with cinnamon and sugar and serve.
  • Store leftovers covered in the fridge.

Notes

Here’s a few more options for toppings to try:
  • Candied pecans chopped
  • Caramel drizzle 
  • Salted caramel chips 
  • Chopped nuts 
  • Cinnamon glaze