Pumpkin Spice Cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F

Step 2

Place cake mix, pudding mix, pumpkin, oil, water, eggs and pumpkin pie spice in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on low speed just until moistened.

Step 3

Beat on medium speed 2 minutes.

Step 4

Pour into greased and floured 13x9-inch baking pan.

Step 5

Bake 32 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 6

Cool cake in pan on wire rack for at least 20 minutes.

Step 7

To make frosting, place the butter in a large mixing bowl. Blend with an electric mixer on low speed about 30 seconds.

Step 8

Add the powder sugar and 3 tablespoons of the orange juice. Blend with the mixer on low speed approximately 1 minute.

Step 9

Increase the speed to medium and mix approximately 1 more minute, until the frosting is light and fluffy. If needed, blend in 1 more tablespoon of orange juice to obtain proper consistency.

Step 10

Frost the top of the cake. If desired, sprinkle with chopped nuts.

Step 11

Store leftovers in the refrigerator.