This delicious Pumpkin Pie Bars with Yellow Cake Mix is the perfect no-fuss and low-key Thanksgiving dinner treat or just as a sweet surprise during those chilly autumn days.
I make them for almost all our fall gatherings and holiday parties, and they’re always well received by my hungry guests! Creamy and Delicious.
When I first made this cake, it looked so beautiful! The pumpkin custard was an orange color that just glistened in the light. When you cut into the cake, there’s a gooey pumpkin center that is irresistibly delicious.
To top off everything else about this recipe, once baked and cooled down to room temperature all of these ingredients come together as one cohesive dish for everyone to enjoy at my holiday party!
What are Pumpkin Pie Bars with Yellow Cake Mix?
This creamy and easy pumpkin pie bars dessert are a cross between my favorite fall recipes, combining the rich taste of coffee cake with smoothness of pumpkin pie filling. The buttery topping makes it even more delicious!
It is the perfect combination of fall flavors in every bite. It is fast becoming our favorite dessert to have as soon as the nights start turning cool and the leaves start changing color.
Why not make these delightful easy pumpkin bars to welcome autumn? They’re perfect for all our family events, and they taste great. These delicious snacks are easy to make and a great way for everyone in the family to welcome fall.
If you prefer a homemade version of bars with pumpkin filling rather than a recipe that starts with a box of cake mix, head on over to my friend at Mommy Evolution and make her Pumpkin Spice Bars. Or how about scrumptious salted caramel pumpkin muffins from The Educators Spin on it.
How to Serve These Pumpkin Bars
Turn each sweet square into a tasty looking dessert. Here are a few topping ideas.
Add a sprinkle of powdered sugar, dollop of whipped cream, a school of ice cream, cream cheese frosting, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
These pumpkin dessert bars are delicious without any toppings. However, when you want to be a bit fancy, I like to add these toppings to make each person feel special at my Sunday dinners, Thanksgiving Day dinner, Christmas Day dinner or any other gathering.
This Simple Dessert Recipe Can be Made Ahead of Time
Make this a day ahead of time. Cover the baking pan and store in the refrigerator.
This canned pumpkin and yellow cake mix recipe is incredibly easy to make. First, you mix the custard then sprinkle the cake mix on top of that creamy goodness and drizzle the melted butter on top of that. Let me tell you, this simple treat couldn’t be any easier or tastier to make for Halloween parties coming up soon…or whenever really!
It’s an easy way to create a little bit of thanksgiving nostalgia.
Ingredients
- Pumpkin Puree
- Evaporated Milk
- Eggs
- Granulated Sugar
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Yellow Cake Mix, can be white cake mix
- Butter
How to Make This Perfect Fall Dessert
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray oil.
In a large bowl make the pumpkin pie mix. Combine the pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Pour pumpkin mixture into the prepared 9×13 inch pan.
Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the top of the pumpkin mixture.
Melt the butter, then drizzle this over the top of the cake mix.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and the top starts to turn a light golden brown.
Your delicious bars are ready to enjoy.
Pro Tip: If you want to cut these into smaller squares for a crowd, you may want to line the baking pan with parchment paper. That way, you can take the bars right out of the pan when cooled to cut.
Storing and Freezing
These pumpkin bars can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to serve, up to 3 days. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
To freeze them before serving or for longer storage (up to three months), wrap tightly in saran wrap and place in an airtight container or freezer-safe plastic storage bag.
Pumpkin Pie Bars with Yellow Cake Mix
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- 15 ounces Pumpkin Puree 1 can
- 12 ounces Evaporated Milk 1 can
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 4 Teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 18.25 ounces Yellow Cake Mix 1 package
- ¾ Cup Butter Melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan with spray oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Pour pumpkin mixture into the prepared 9×13 inch pan.15 ounces Pumpkin Puree, 12 ounces Evaporated Milk, 3 Large Eggs, 1 Cup Granulated Sugar, 4 Teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the top of the pumpkin mixture.18.25 ounces Yellow Cake Mix, ¾ Cup Butter Melted
- Melt the butter, then drizzle this over the top of the cake mix.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
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How to Serve These Pumpkin Bars
Turn each sweet square into a tasty looking dessert. Here are a few topping ideas.Add a dollop of whipping cream, a school of ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce. This pumpkin recipe is delicious without any toppings. However, when you want to be a bit fancy, I like to add these toppings to make each person feel special at my Sunday dinners, Thanksgiving Day dinner, Christmas Day dinner or any other gathering.
Storing and Freezing
These pumpkin bars can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to serve, up to 3 days. To freeze them before serving or for longer storage (up to three months), wrap tightly in saran wrap and place in a freezer-safe plastic storage bag.Nutrition
Easy Holiday Brunch Menu Ideas
If you are serving this dessert for a brunch, here are a few other simple recipes that would make a delicious brunch menu.
Overnight eggs benedict casserole is a perfect recipe to serve at brunch. Make this baked dish right away or get it ready and let it chill overnight for an easy recipe for a crowd.
No cooking skills are required, and you can put this together for a small gathering or a larger crowd. Have one or multiple Charcuterie food stations set up for your guests to enjoy.
These simple deviled eggs are a favorite appetizer for any party or Holiday celebration. This is our traditional recipe that we have used for decades.
We hope you find your next new favorite fall dessert. Here are a few other sweet treats and pumpkin recipes we love.
