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Cake Mix Pumpkin Blondies Recipe

4 ingredient pumpkin blondies using cake mix are the best! If you’re ready for a sweet dessert you can throw together with Fall flavors, this is it!

pumpkin blondies

I love cake mix recipes!! Our newest creation was these pumpkin blondies that I just couldn’t keep my hands off of. Moist and perfect with just 4 ingredients. One of our favorite boxed cake mix recipes. (affiliate links present, originally published 8/20)

Pumpkin Blondies Recipe

  • I got to thinking after I made these cake mix 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.

easy pumpkin dessert

Pumpkin Blondies with Cake Mix

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.

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.

How can I make cake mix better?

THIS is the answer. 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.

easy pumpkin cake

Cake Mix Blondies

This is literally all you need to make this version of easy pumpkin brownies.

  • Cake mix
    • I personally think spice cake mix is best for this one
    • you could try yellow or white too
  • Eggs
  • Vegetable oil
  • Pumpkin
  • White chocolate chips
    • butterscotch chips might be a good alternative
  • 8×8 baking pan
  • Non stick cooking spray is very helpful, or use parchment paper

If you wanted to make sort of pumpkin bars 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.

pumpkin blondie recipe

What I like about this simple pumpkin recipe is that you need no real flour mixture with baking powder and baking soda. The dry mix has all of that inside already.

Time needed: 30 minutes

Easy pumpkin blondies

  1. Preheat oven

    To prepare, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Get a bowl out and all of your ingredients.

  2. Mix ingredients

    Mix together your cake mix, eggs, oil and pumpkin until smooth. You could add a bit of pumpkin pie spice for bolder flavors. Then gently fold in your butterscotch chips or white chocolate chips.

  3. Bake

    Pour batter into a non stick 8×8 baking pan and smooth out so it’s the same thickness all the way across. You want it to bake evenly. Bake for 25 minutes, or 28 minutes for a more cakey texture.

  4. Cool

    Once the outer edges are lightly browned and the middle is not wet looking but still feels soft when touched lightly put it on a cooling rack. Allow brownies to cool completely before slicing.

    Serve when they’re room temperature so they stay together in one piece and moist as ever.

Are brownies better hot or cold?

Well that depends on whom you ask. Yes we have eaten them right out of the oven but you need a spoon to do so. The purpose of cooling beforehand is so they stay in tact and “stiffen” up a bit.

cake mix pumpkin cake

How do you make chewy brownies 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! 😉

pumpkin brownies

Pumpkin blondies

And that’s that! All the Fall flavors you love in one little square but the best part is you can make these all year long. I always grab a few cans of pumpkin at the store when they’re super cheap in Oct. and save for later.

Can brownies go bad?

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.

Looking for more pumpkin desserts? I would start by saying our pumpkin pie dump cake might be our favorite.

pumpkin-zucchini-bread

Should I refrigerate brownies?

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.

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Pumpkin Blondies

4 ingredient pumpkin blondies using cake mix are the best! If you're ready for a sweet dessert you can throw together with Fall flavors, this is it!
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword blondies, brownies, cake mix, pumpkin
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 9
Calories 381kcal
Author The Typical Mom

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Mix together all ingredients except chocolate chips. Then fold those in at the end.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray an 8×8 square pan with non stick spray and pour batter inside.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until edges are stiffening and middle is not jiggly anymore but still soft. If you want more of a cakey blondie then bake for 28 minutes.
  • Allow to cool completely in the pan in order to stiffen up but still remain soft.
  • Once cooled, slice into pieces.

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Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Blondies
Amount Per Serving (2 oz)
Calories 381 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 40mg13%
Sodium 446mg19%
Potassium 105mg3%
Carbohydrates 57g19%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 34g38%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 601IU12%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 158mg16%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Jo

Wednesday 11th of September 2024

These need to bake much longer than 28 minutes. The recipe seems ok but a total flop, baked on the outer edges but the middle was too gooey. I threw them out.

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