Pumpkin Pie Cake with Yellow Cake Mix

Ingredients and Weight:

• Yellow cake mix: 1 box (18.25 ounces)
• Pumpkin puree: 1 cup -Pumpkin pie spice: 1 teaspoon
• Eggs: 2 large
• Canola oil: 1/2 cup
• Cream cheese: 8 ounces, softened
• Sour cream: 1 cup
• Sugar: 1 cup
• Pumpkin pie filling: 1 can (12 ounces)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2/5 (easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the yellow cake mix, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, eggs, and canola oil until well blended.
3. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
4. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar until smooth.
5. Dollop the cream cheese mixture on top of the cake batter in 12 to 15 places.
6. Pour the pumpkin pie filling over the top of the cream cheese mixture.
7. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 320
• Fat: 15 grams
• Saturated Fat: 9 grams
• Cholesterol: 65 milligrams
• Sodium: 360 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 40 grams
• Protein: 5 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist, flavorful pumpkin cake with a creamy pumpkin pie topping
• Perfect for any occasion, especially Thanksgiving and Fall gatherings
• Easy to make and can be customized with different toppings

User Comments:

• "This cake was a huge hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! It was so delicious and everyone kept asking for more."
• "The combination of the pumpkin cake and the cream cheese frosting is amazing. I will definitely be making this again."
• "I love that this cake is so easy to make. I was able to whip it up in no time."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to grease and flour the baking pan thoroughly to prevent the cake from sticking.
• If you don't have pumpkin pie filling, you can use canned pumpkin puree and add sugar, spices, and cornstarch to taste.
• Let the cake cool completely before slicing to prevent it from falling apart.