We sometimes call this pumpkin spice cake “Thanksgiving Cake” because it’s a tasty alternative to spice cake pumpkin cookies, but we don’t relegate it to just that holiday. I think you’ll agree it’s delicious any time of the year.

In a large bowl, combine the dry cake mix, eggs, pumpkin, water, oil, pudding mix and cinnamon. Beat at medium speed for 5 minutes. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-55 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost cake or serve with whipped cream. Can you use other kinds of cake mix to make pumpkin spice cake?

You can also use carrot cake mix to make pumpkin spice cake. One substitution you shouldn’t make, though? Pumpkin pie filling for canned pumpkin. Pumpkin pie filling contains sweeteners and spices, which affect the flavor of the cake.