It’s very hard not to eat your subject when it smells so good.
In the mood for some Fall scents I got up early and baked a cheater’s pumpkin cake this morning. I had to get up early because it’s supposed to get up into the mid 90’s today and I didn’t want to be baking when it was so hot. Temps like that kind of ruin the whole Fall ambiance I am going for here.
I don’t know what it is about Fall that just appeals to me so. If you were to ask me what I my favorite season is I would, without hesitation, say Spring. But I love the anticipation of Fall so much. The waiting for leaves to turn, the air to get crisper and cooler. The cinnamony, nutmegginess of it all.
There is a house down the road that has a big old pumpkin growing right by the roadside. It makes me smile every time I pass by it. And the fact it has remained unmolested by squirrels and marauding children is pretty amazing. I should have more faith in man- and squirrel-kind ~ they probably appreciate the simple joy of it too.
Cheater’s Pumpkin Cake
1 box spice cake mix
3 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees farenheit. Grease and flour a bundt pan (I love that baker’s spray – kind of like Pam but with built in flour). Mix all indredients together with an electric mixer for two minutes and then pour into prepared pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
Sprinkle with powder sugar or make a simple vanilla glaze to pour over top.
Thanks for the recipe, I’ll definately have to try it!
Fall is my favorite time of the year!
The cake looks absolutely delish! And the mold is lovely, is it vintage?
YUM!!! We were just talking at work on Friday how we need more pumpkin recipes…it is that time of year…and we wanted an easy pumpkin cake. Yours looks like it is going to be perfect. I can hardly wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a great fall recipe! Will have to try it soon.
I keep WANTING to get into the fall spirit, but as you are well aware, our weather here just doesn’t seem to be cooperating! LOL!
I like so much Autumn. I want it so much every year and when it arrives, I feel such a relief because the summer went away already. This year there’s just a few signs of the coming season: some leaves on the floor, the floewrs of ivy…
But it’s still hot.
Well, some more days and we will feel it.
Oh how yummy. I love Fall too and today we are having a wonderful cool fall day with 75 degrees. I’m making a nice big pot of chili to celebrate!
You took the smell right out of my head! I love pumpkin anything, maybe its just Fall that I love, whatever, they go hand in hand!
I have been afraid to comment as I know they always send that follow~up email and as you were so overloaded I didn’t want to add to your turmoil~~but I have missed your posts and when I saw the pumpkin cake I just had to say hello!! I can almost smell it!! I love fall too, especially because it is perfect baking weather~~I will try to make your pumpkin goodie!
M.
Thanks so much for this so very simple recipe!! I’ve got to try this one ~ it looks delicious. xxoo, Dawn
Oh, wow, that looks good! I love your bundt pan. I have a rose one, so I guess I’ll have to take it out and try this recipe! Mmmmm!
I love pumpkin ANYTHING and this looks amazing!!! Thanks for sharing it.
Fall is my favorite season and I love pumpkin anything too so I will definitely try this!
Take care,
Donna
I made this last night. My hubby and I had some and took half the cake to share with my fellow teachers (just my podmates) and it was a hit! I had to send them the recipe right away because they loved it so. THANK YOU!!! Here in Arizona, it’s hard to get into that fall feeling due to 100+ degree temps but this was a great start!!!
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Pumpkins and autumn bliss! I too love fall and can’t describe why… you nailed it on much of how I feel.
I have a really yummy pumpkin bread recipe from a friend, but being the baker that I am not… I’ve been searching for a fast, easy and good recipe. I think I’ve found it! Oh yeah… this recipe is right up my alley! Thank you!
Hey! Good cheat-y recipe!
Hi Andrea! I love this recipe and would love to post it on my antique store’s blog if that’s ok with you….I’ll be sure to provide a link back to your blog as well…please just let me know if that’s fine with you. Thank so much, Dawn