Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Pumpkin Spice Cake


Today I'm thankful for Pumpkin Spice cake. I know it's silly. But, I LOVE pretty much anything pumpkin spice flavored! I was cleaning out the pantry yesterday and I came across a cake mix that was about to expire. I also found a package of Jell-O instant pudding Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice flavor I had bought last year. So, knowing I'm going visiting teaching later this afternoon, I decided to whip up some Pumpkin Spice mini-loaf cakes to take as a treat! I've been adhering to a strict diet, which I'm fairly certain does not include Pumpkin Spice Cake. But, who could resist the warm, moist crumbliness of Pumpkin Spice cake? I sure couldn't! Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. It's sad to say, but little things like this make me happy.


FYI: For those of you who may be unaware, you can make pretty much any cake flavor your heart so desires. In my family, I grew up enjoying Pistachio cake. (Picture shown) But, I've taken the recipe and altered it to accommodate any flavor that Jell-O makes in an instant pudding flavor. Ergo Pumpkin Spice Cake the easy way!


To make flavored cake, all you have to do is take a white or yellow cake mix and prepare as normal. Fold in 1 small box of the desired Jell-O instant pudding mix. Bake as usual.


For frosting, you can choose whatever frosting you prefer. For pistachio cake, we usually take a regular sized tub of Cool Whip, another small box of same-flavored instant pudding, 2 T milk, and whip. And by whip, I mean, I just usually stir it all up together until it's spreadable. Use more milk if necessary. Sprinkle with crumbled walnut or pistachio pieces if so desired. Viola!

5 comments:

  1. Hey Cheryl,
    It's great to see another family member with a blog. We are huge bloggers. Come check out our blog to see our happenings in New Jersey. You can also find Sarah Ross and Kate & Ryan Ross' blogs there. Lots of love. John & Cassie Ross

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  2. YUM!!! You are speaking my language with the pumpkin thing! I LOVE anything pumpkin!!! I even love the little pumpkins just to sit out for decorations! :)

    Good to know about the Jell-o cake thing...never heard that! You're so smart! :)

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  3. Thanks for the baking lesson! Now when I'm running behind, I can use this info to whip up some cupcakes for scrap night.
    And hey, why am I just finding out you started a blog?! Oh yeah, never mind... mediocre friends.
    ;)

    Alisa

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  4. Oh, yummmmmmm. There goes my diet. I"ve got to try this. Thanks for sharing. Oh, and letting me know about your blog. Mine is http://cmwrightfamily.blogspot.com

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  5. Another good and easy pumpkin cake recipe is to do a spice cake mix with one can pumpkin. Just mix and bake. Easy and yummy!

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