Recipes Desserts Cakes Pumpkin Cake Recipes Pumpkin Magic Cake 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews 1 Photo "So cool that it flips in the oven!" By Craig Ruff Craig Ruff Craig Ruff is a dedicated cook and lover of food science. His culinary background comes from culinary school and his time working in restaurants. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on November 16, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 1 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr Cool Time: 2 hrs Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Servings: 10 (serving size: 1 slice) Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe When autumn arrives and pumpkin spice cravings hit, there’s one dessert that takes cozy season to new heights: Pumpkin Magic Cake. This warm, sweet, and rich treat is a twist on the classic Impossible Cake, featuring a tender spice cake base and a creamy cheesecake layer. Despite being poured into the pan in a specific order, the layers seemingly switch in the oven, making this recipe feel like an impressive baking trick. But, the cake is actually surprisingly easy to make thanks to shortcuts like a box spice cake mix and instant pudding. Simple, yet showstopping, this two-layer cake will bring a little magic to your fall table. "The cake is super moist and fluffy, and the cheesecake is so creamy," said recipe developer Giovanna Vazquez. "So cool that it flips in the oven!" Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 10 (serving size: 1 slice) servings Baking spray 1 (13.25 ounce) package spice cake mix (such as Betty Crocker) 1 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 5 large eggs, divided 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup canned pumpkin (from 1 [15 ounce] can) 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 (3.4 ounce) package pumpkin spice instant pudding 1 cup whole milk 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed Directions Gather ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 10-inch springform pan with baking spray. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Combine cake mix, water, oil, and 3 eggs in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speet until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared springform pan. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Beat cream cheese in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle on medium speed until just smooth, 15 to 20 seconds, do not overmix. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add sugar and beat on medium speed until just combined, about 20 seconds, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Whisk in canned pumpkin, remaining 2 eggs, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice until combined. It is okay if the batter is speckled with very small lumps of cream cheese. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Slowly spoon pumpkin mixture over cake mixture and spread it into an even layer, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges of the pan. Bake in the preheated oven until risen, and a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour, loosely tenting with foil after 50 minutes if needed to avoid over-browning. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 2 hours. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Meanwhile, whisk together instant pudding and milk until thickened and smooth. Gently fold in whipped topping until no streaks remain. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Spoon topping over cooled cake and spread into an even layer. Slice and enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 421 Calories 26g Fat 41g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Calories 421 % Daily Value * Total Fat 26g 34% Saturated Fat 11g 57% Cholesterol 105mg 35% Sodium 369mg 16% Total Carbohydrate 41g 15% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 29g Protein 7g 14% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 144mg 11% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 175mg 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.