PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE

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We sometimes call this pumpkin spice cake "Thanksgiving Cake" because it's a tasty alternative to pie, but we don't relegate it to just that holiday. I think you'll agree it's delicious any time of the year.-Kathy Rhoads, Circleville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup canola oil
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Cream cheese frosting or whipped cream

Steps:

Preheat overn to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a large bowl, combine the dry cake mix, eggs, pumpkin, water, oil, pudding mix and cinnamon. Beat at medium speed for 5 minutes. Stir in pecans. , Pour into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-55 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost cake or serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.