Pumpkin pie cake combines the silkiness of pie with tender, spiced cake for the ultimate Thanksgiving dessert.

Molly Bolton

Some occasions call for pie, others call for cake, but what if we had both?

Now you could with pumpkin pie cake.

Southern Living Pumpkin Pie Cake sliced and ready to serve

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Dont get us wrong, we love pumpkin pie.

But some days you just dont feel like whipping out the rolling pin.

And who needs pie dough when you have a box of spice cake mix, right?

Southern Living Pumpkin Pie Cake ingredients

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In fact, we thought it was even better the next day.

We also recommend avoiding organic pumpkin, which tends to be more watery.

We recommend gently spooning the cake mix into a one-cup measuring cup.

Southern Living Pumpkin Pie Cake making the streusel topping

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Can I Make Pumpkin Pie Cake Ahead of Time?

Yes, and we actually recommend it!

Or nix the topping idea altogether and serve as is.

Southern Living Pumpkin Pie Cake pressing the cake layer into the pan

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The streusel is plenty delicious and can speak for itself.

Ingredients

Streusel Topping:

1cupspice cake mix(measured from one 15.25 oz.

Stir together until evenly combined and clumps form.

Southern Living Pumpkin Pie Cake whisking together the pumpkin pie layer

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Place uncovered in fridge until ready to use.

Press batter evenly into bottom of prepared baking dish.

Add pumpkin puree, brown sugar, sugar, and eggs to a large bowl and whisk to combine.

Southern Living Pumpkin Pie Cake sprinkling the pie layer with streusel

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Add half-and-half and vanilla and whisk to combine.

Next, add spice mixture to the bowl and whisk to combine.

Pour pumpkin mixture over cake layer.

Southern Living Pumpkin Pie Cake baked and ready to serve

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Serve chilled, topped with store bought or homemade whipped cream.