Pumpkin Spice Cake

Just found this recipe today on "Best Halloween Costume", and since I am posting pumpkin recipes this month I thought I would share with you.

A traditional favorite around Halloween is the delicious Pumpkin spice cake. Interest in this pumpkin recipes usually picks up around Halloween and peaks at Thanksgiving. But it is enjoyed year round by many of your friends and family. Below is a Pumpkin spice cake recipe that is quick and easy to make.

Yield: 12 servings

1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1 pk g. (4-serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
1 cup mashed cooked fresh pumpkin
1/2 cup oil
3 eggs
1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
PHILADELPHIA® Cream Cheese Frosting
1/2 cup chopped toasted PLANTERS Pecans


PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Place cake mix, dry pudding mix, pumpkin, oil, 1/2 cup water, eggs and spice in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on low speed just until moistened. Beat on medium speed 4 minutes.

POUR into greased and floured 13x9-inch baking pan.

BAKE 32 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on wire rack. Spread with PHILADELPHIA® Cream Cheese Frosting; sprinkle with pecans. Store in refrigerator.