User post: Pumpkin is For More Than Just Pie - Easy Cake Mix Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

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  Posted by Katie B Thu Nov 5, 2009 10:53am PST

  Oh.... I just can't decide what to make for this Thanksgiving now!

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  Posted by justokay Thu Nov 5, 2009 5:34pm PST

  Is pumpkin puree just plain pumpkin in a can - like Libby's?

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  Posted by vixenvena Fri Nov 6, 2009 9:31am PST

  Stephanie, Does it taste good? I imagine chocolate pumpkin to taste kinda hideous.

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  Posted by Blissful74 Fri Nov 6, 2009 10:41am PST

  I have heard that it doesn't have to be this complicated. As advised by a close friend, I will be mixing together just the box of devils food cake mix and a 14 oz can of pumpkin pie mix. She told me the result is supermoist and yummy, but not to be scared by the pre-baked mixture as it will seem very wrong, but is not and will turn out fantastic!

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  Posted by Rowdygirl Fri Nov 6, 2009 11:37am PST

  The pumpkin makes the mix extra moist without adding any fat. I make my cakes this way and leave out the oil.

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  Posted by Jill Fri Nov 6, 2009 12:39pm PST

  I've made this before, both with chocolate and vanilla cake (I prefer the vanilla myself!). However my recipe only calls for the dry cake mix, 1/2 C of water and 1 can of pumpkin (yes justokay, like Libby's). It comes out SUPER moist and delicious!

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  Posted by PauletteLePoreMotzko Sun Nov 8, 2009 12:56am PST

  Hey thanks so much for the recipe! I used to bake a lot when I had roommates, but just me alone I haven't for awhile. I had read on the Libbys.com website the many uses for pureed pumpkin that I would have never thought of before. It is a good substitute for fat in a recipe, it adds fiber and you can even put it in oatmeal with cinnamon and brown sugar for a nice treat!

  Also, I love using applesauce for a fat replacement in baked goods. It always comes out really moist too.

  I'll have to try this. I have 2 boxes of cake mixes on the table-chocolate and white that I was going to make biscotti with. Maybe I'm gonna change my mind!

  Paulette Le Pore Motzko

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  Posted by lauriebrd Sun Nov 8, 2009 2:26pm PST

  As a registered dietitian, I have recommended the other version mentioned (just one can of pumpkin + one box of cake mix) numerous times. It's not only easy, it's low in fat (no oil added), cholesterol free (no eggs added) and a great source of beta carotene! Also try a box of spice cake mix + one 15 oz can of pumpkin--yum!

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  Posted by StephanieG Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:45pm PST

  Yes, pumpkin puree is just canned, unsweetened pumpkin -- not to be confused with pumpkin pie mix, which has sugar in it.

  You can just mix a 15 oz. can of pumpkin puree with a boxed cake mix -- it's a popular recipe -- but for Thanksgiving, I like to go with something a bit richer. Try it both ways, and see which you prefer.

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