Easy Pumpkin Blondies

Pumpkin blondies with cake mix are the best! Like our Brownies with Pumpkin but easier using spice box mix. If you’re ready for a sweet dessert with just 4 ingredients you can throw together with Fall flavors, this is it!

I got to thinking after I made these cake mix peanut butter brownies with peanut butter that I could probably use pumpkin instead! At the end I thought a whopping handful of white chocolate chips would be great. I was TOTALLY right on that! If you are in need of something sweet this is something quick you can throw together that everyone will love.

I share how to make brownies out of cake mix here. It is super versatile. From strawberry to spice cake here, we love all variations. In the fall this is the taste we want all the time though, and buy pumpkin puree in bulk to bake all the things with it.

Yes of course you could make the batter from scratch BUT I am all about easy. That means using cake mix as the base + a few other pantry ingredients so they come out moist. This is literally all you need to make this version of easy pumpkin brownies.

Ingredient Notes

You want to start the dry ingredients with a box of Cake mix, I personally think spice cake mix is best for this one but you could try yellow or white too

Large Eggs should be added at room temperature ideally for the fluffiest texture. I prefer organic for the richest moistest feel to your baked goods.

A bit of Vegetable oil is best since there is no taste to it. You do want some sort of fat in there to make them moist.

You will want to buy puree of Pumpkin in a can or make pressure cooker pumpkin puree if you want to go all the way.

Can you add chocolate chips?

Yes you can definitely add a handful of semi-sweet chocolate chips, butterscotch chips might be a good alternative to give them more sweetness, the kids love this option.

If you wanted to make sort of pumpkin bars with cake mix you could spread some cream cheese frosting on top once they’ve cooled. Or top with vanilla ice cream for an over the top pumpkin dessert.

The size of pan I used was an 8×8. That creates the best thickness whereas a bit larger makes them thin and can dry out easier. Non stick cooking spray is very helpful, or use parchment paper inside as well.

How Long to Bake Pumpkin Blondies (with Cake Mix)

Once all ingredients are combined you want to pour batter into a non stick baking pan and bake for 25 minutes for a more moist outcome or a few more minutes for a more cakey texture.

How do you make blondies chewy, not cakey?

As I stated up above, for this cake mix brownie recipe it’s all about bake time. You see to have them ooey gooey you need to under-bake them just slightly. Same goes for our cookies made with cake mix. That doesn’t mean they’re liquidy, it just means that the edges are much stiffer than the middle.

Once I see that the outside is browned and the middle has lost that wet sunken look, I take them out. Allowing brownies to cool in the pan they were baked in allows them to continue baking.

Figure it will take a good 20 or more minutes to reach room temperature. This whole time they’re continuing to cook. Baking for an additional 3-4 minutes will make them more cake like because they’ll dry out more. No matter how you make chewy brownies, the outside corners are going to be the most done. That ONE middle piece is definitely worth fighting for! 😉

Can you make pumpkin blondies ahead of time?

You could but know that the longer they sit the more dry they will become. Yes you can bake, cool, and then store overnight for a get together the next day for sure. Your best bet to maintain the best texture is to keep in tightly sealed container on the counter or tightly covered with foil.

Looking for more pumpkin desserts? I would start by saying our pumpkin dump cake might be our favorite. Of course if you have extra you don’t want it to go to waste, so I usually make a batch of pumpkin banana bread too.

Pumpkin cookies made with cake mix are wonderful too. Though people rave about the zucchini pumpkin muffins I came up with so if I have some on hand I’ll opt for this.

From brownies to a yummy poke cake filled with all the goodness you could handle in one fork full, you’ve gotta’ try them all. Our 2 ingredient cherry brownies are beyond heavenly, and cake mix gingerbread cookies are fun too.

How to store leftovers

If you store them in airtight freezer bags or containers they can easily last for about 3 to 4 days at room temperature. Of course if they begin to have an off smell or appearance, discard them.

Should I refrigerate leftovers?

There is no reason to store them in the refrigerator. Instead, the best method is to vacuum seal what you have left and keep them at room temperature.

Does freezing ruin brownies?

I have never done this because with other baked goods they tend to thaw with moisture on top. To me this is a no go as far as eating leftovers that are mushy.