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With Fall coming full force, I’m getting very excited to start baking more often. Especially using one of my most favorite flavors in the world. Pumpkin. I love the smell of pumpkin candles, I absolutely LOVE pumpkin pie, and when Casey and I were first married, we made it a habit to stop by the local gas station for pumpkin ice cream cones on date night.
I love me some pumpkin.
My cute friend, Allison, made this yummy pumpkin pie cake the other night for craft night. And let me tell you… AMAZING!!! So I hit her up for the recipe, and you would not believe how EASY it is! I was shocked when she told me there were only 3 ingredients!
This dessert is a mix between a pumpkin pie and a cake. It’s super dense and moist, like a pie, but still a little cakey. You use a 11×18 Baking Sheet
, so there is plenty to feed a crowd, which makes it perfect to take to a potluck dinner, or to share at craft night.
While we are taking about baking sheets, let me tell you that this 11×18 Baking Sheet from Amazon
is my favorite of all time. It is nice and heavy and it lasts and lasts!
Ok, back to the recipe. I suppose technically, since there is frosting involved, this should be called 4 ingredient pumpkin pie cake… But the chocolate chips are optional, so I’m going to stick with the 3 ingredient title…
But you can do it either way, with or without chocolate chips. It also might be really yummy with some walnuts or pecans thrown on top. If you’re into that kind of thing.
And, this dessert would be perfect to take to a party. There are no eggs or milk in it, so it doesn’t need to stay refrigerated. And trust me, it is quite the crowd pleaser. You will have people asking YOU for the recipe.
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Susan M says
Made this for Thanksgiving dessert as an addition to pumpkin pie, and it was a big hit! Very moist, loved the spice, and used semi-sweet chips, which made it awesome. Don’t hesitate to make this!
J Wallace says
I think this recipe would make great cupcakes too.
Brenda Livengood says
how many weight watcher points would this be
Linda says
When I first learned of this recipe it was at Weight Watchers. Use the half recipe and omit choc. chips. Use a 9×13 pan. When done cut into 16 servings. Top each serving with low or nofat cool whip and you have a treat for 2 WW points.
Anonymous says
Is it pumpkin pie mix (for the pies) or just pumpkin ?
mary says
Do you actually mix up the cake mix with the oil water and eggs or just mix it with the pumpkin dry?
Anonymous says
curious it says choc chips yet the pictures look like white chips?
Natalie Dalpias says
Yes, I usually use milk chocolate chips, but I didn’t have any, so I used white chocolate chips. Either one would be fine!
Thanks for the question.
Natalie
Denise M says
I too would like to know what size pan to use cause a cookie sheet just would not work unless it had sides. I would like to make this for a Potluck supper.
Thanks
Natalie Dalpias says
Hi Denise,
I used a 13×18 baking sheet. This one from amazon: http://amzn.to/1kHPEng
Linda Wargo says
If you half the recipe what size pan do you use 13 x 9??
Natalie Dalpias says
Hi Linda,
Yes, half the recipe would be one cake mix, a small can of pumpkin, half a bag of chocolate chips, and half a can of frosting. And you would bake it in a 9×13 baking dish.
Natalie
Debbe says
ok! I am comfused??! A cookie sheet?? Not a 9×13 pan?
Darlene says
I’m thinking she means a sheet cake pan……it’s a cookie sheet with sides……
Natalie Dalpias says
Yes, Darlene, you are right. Thanks!
Natalie Dalpias says
Hi Debbe,
Sorry, I call my baking sheet a cookie sheet, since I most often use it for cookies. I used a 13×18 baking sheet. This one from amazon: http://amzn.to/1kHPEng
Anonymous says
This is as yummy as it is quick and easy!!! Yummy, moist, rich, delicious……
Britni Vigil (@PlayPartyPin) says
I love anything made with pumpkin and this looks delicious! http://talenttoplay.blogspot.com