I am in full fall bloom with my cooking and baking — I so love this time of the year. And these Miniature Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cakes, one of my favorites, are basically fall in dessert form!

It could be because we finally have average temperatures or the holidays are my favorite time of the year.

Miniature Pumpkin-Spice Bundt Cakes

I love this season. The cool mornings are refreshing, the scent of autumn is delightful, and the cozy feeling in the house is comforting.

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I’m also ready to prepare for holiday celebrations. This is that time of year when I enjoy playing in the kitchen with my family and all of you.

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Dessert again! What can I say?

To know me is to know I adore sweets! Here are some reasons you are going to fall head over heels for this one.

  • These miniature bundt cakes are the perfect holiday gift.
  • Mini bundt cakes are also fantastic for a cookie exchange or to give to your friends as a token of love and appreciation.
  • The flavor of these cakes is absolutely divine! Spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg mixed with the pumpkin perfectly harmonize with the hint of vanilla. Each bite is bursting with fall flavor — and it’s not at all overpowering.
  • This recipe does not use butter or milk. Greek yogurt, which is rich in texture, keeps the cake super moist.
  • Their size makes for such a fun presentation. If you’re also a fan of bundt cake recipes, you should also check out my marble cakes.

Pro Tips

  • If you don’t have miniature bundt pans, you can prepare them in a small, rectangular pound cake baking dish. Or, if you have a regular 12-cup bundt pan, you can make one large bundt cake instead.
  • If using small rectangular pound cake pans, bake them a bit longer; I gave mine another 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Of course, you can determine when they’re done using the toothpick test since not all ovens are the same. Cooking time can vary, too, if you are at a high altitude — just adjust accordingly.

Miniature Pumpkin-Spice Bundt Cakes

Here are a few helpful tips for the ingredients needed

Brown sugar: When measuring it, pack it down to fill the whole measuring cup.

Eggs: Use large eggs that are at room temperature.

Pumpkin puree: Store-bought makes it easy to enjoy this recipe.

Vanilla extract: Liquid format is one of my favorite ingredients in my pantry. Do splurge, as the flavors will vary between brands. Do not substitute with vanilla paste.

Greek yogurt: TThe concentration of this yogurt and its thickness will keep your baked goodies moist. The acidity will also activate the baking soda, making the cakes fluffy and light. If you don’t have it on hand, though, you can substitute sour cream instead.hough, you can substitute sour cream instead.

Baking powder and Baking soda: These two rising agents help your cakes to rise and contribute to their soft, moist texture.

All-purpose flour: Sift your flour before mixing it with the rest of your ingredients.

Pumpkin spices – I made my pumpkin pie spice blend. You can find the recipe for it in my Pumpkin Tiramisu recipe. Make your own homemade pumpkin pie spice to keep around for all of your fall baking — or to whip up some pumpkin spice lattes.

Confectioner’s sugar: This sugar is like a white powder because it is very finely processed. The dusting of powdered sugar over the cakes makes for a pretty presentation.

Baking spray with flour: Once you try this, you will love it. It’s easy to cover the whole surface of all your molds. And when baking molds are intricate, this will come in handy.

Miniature Pumpkin-Spice Bundt Cakes

Equipment you will need

Stand KitchenAid mixer or hand-held mixer

Mixing bowls

Miniature bundt cake pans or small rectangular pound cake pans

Spatula

How to Make Miniature Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cakes

  • Add the oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs to a medium bowl of a stand mixer (or use a handheld mixer). Beat together before pouring in the pumpkin pulp, vanilla, and yogurt. Mix again until completely combined. 
  • Add the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, pumpkin pie spice, ginger, and baking soda to a separate bowl and whisk together.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture while beating on low speed. 
  • Once the dry ingredients are incorporated, transfer the batter evenly to the wells of the bundt pans. 
  • Place the cakes until they past the toothpick test. 
  • Take the tins out of the oven and allow the cake to cool briefly before removing and placing on a cooling rack. 
  • Garnish the cakes with powdered sugar and allow them to be served or stored.

Baking tips and how to make this miniature pumpkin spice bundt cake to perfection

The preparation of this dessert goes relatively smoothly, and the steps are straightforward to follow. Check the recipe card for the detailed instructions.

  • I always start by preheating my oven.
  • Mix all the ingredients until they all are well combined.
  • When adding the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, use a low speed to incorporate the two components. You do not want to have flour all over the place!
  • You can also use a rubber spatula to integrate wet and dry ingredients. Make sure there are no clumps.
  • When filling the molds, do not overfill them — they could overflow when they rise.
  • The baking spray with flour is a must in your pantry. It covers all the little nooks and crannies of your molds. Of course, the good old-fashioned way of using softened butter still works magic.
  • Placing your mold pan over a cooling rack is a good practice for an easy cooling process. This allows the air to circulate under the mold, too.
  • To prepare your mold, mix pumpkin spices with flour and shake it in the mold after buttering it. This will leave an excellent flavor trace on your cakes.
  • For an impressive presentation, place your cakes on a pie stand. It will be pretty inviting during the holidays.
Miniature Pumpkin-Spice Bundt Cakes

A quick note about mixers

I have and use a stand-alone KitchenAid and an ancient hand mixer. I mean, over 35 years old.

My stand-alone is my go-to for large jobs requiring a lot of whisking. I cannot live without it as I use it with all the attachments for pasta, grating, and meat grinding.

If you do not have one, put it on your Christmas list or give yourself the gift of one. You will never regret it.

The small hand-held mixer is excellent for small jobs or when you need to have two items, such as egg whites whipped, to incorporate them into your baking.

Substitutions and variations

  • Add mixed chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts that you like to the mixture.
  • Chopped dates or raisins will enhance the sweetness of this fantastic dessert.
  • Add homemade Chantilly cream over them for an over-the-top dessert during the holiday season.
  • If you don’t have mini bundt cake pans, you can prepare these in a small, rectangular pound cake baking dish. Or, if you have a regular 12-cup bundt pan, you can make one large bundt cake instead. If using small rectangular pound cake pans, bake them a bit longer; I gave mine another 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Use a piping bag to add cream cheese frosting to the top for a little tang and sweetness. You can also drizzle a powdered sugar glaze or maple syrup over them.
  • Fold some chocolate chips into the batter.
  • If you don’t have time to make the cakes from scratch, you can use an orange or spice cake mix and add the pumpkin pie spice.
Miniature Pumpkin-Spice Bundt Cakes

Storage instructions

Once your small cakes are completely cooled off, you can store them in an airtight container for several days. You can enjoy them at room temperature or warm them a bit, too.

This recipe has been adapted from Victoria Classic.

Have fun and enjoy this super fantastic recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a trick to getting a cake out of a bundt pan?

Unlike other pans, you won’t want to use a butter knife to release the cake since it could transform the shape of the cake. Instead, gently shaking the pan while it’s inverted will help to get it out. And, of course, spray the ban before you add the batter so that it’s easier to remove.

What is an advantage to using Bundt pans over regular cake pans?

The most obvious advantage is the gorgeous appearance of the cake! It’s also the perfect way to cook thicker cakes because of the pan’s ability to evenly heat in the oven.

Can you use Pam to grease a Bundt pan?

You sure can! Just be sure to clean the Bundt pan after removing the cake from it. Alternatively, you can also use other greasing methods to ensure that the cake is easy to remove.

How long should you wait to take a bundt cake out of the pan?

A bundt cake needs about 10 minutes to cool in the pan. After that, simply remove it from the pan and allow it to cool on a rack.

More Dessert Recipes

If you’re a fan of this sweet fall recipe you might fall in love with more of my favorites! 

Pumpkin Tiramisu

Apple Pie – French Apple Tart or Tarte Normande

Cherry Clafoutis

Chocolate Swirled Pumpkin Bars

If you enjoyed those spice bundt cakes, check out these flavorful recipes:

Quatre-Quarts or Pound Cake

Healthy Pumpkin Ginger Soup – Gluten Free

Cornmeal Spoon Bread

Banana Upside Down Cake

Dried  Cranberry Chocolate Cookies

Miniature Pumpkin-Spice Bundt Cakes

5 from 16 votes
miniature pumpkin-spice bundt cakes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cooling: 10 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Author: Giangi Townsend
The cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg mixed with the pumpkin and a hint of vanilla perfectly harmonize. Not overpowering and so flavorful with each bite
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Ingredients 

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, well packed
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 ¾ cups pumpkin (pure)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt
  • 3 ½ cups flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice,
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • sifted confectioner's sugar (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F. Generously spry miniature Bundt pans with baking spray with flour.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs with the mixer at medium speed until well combined. Add pumpkin pulp, vanilla extract, and yogurt and continue beating until all well incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, pumpkin pie spice, ginger, and baking soda.
  • Add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture and beat slowly until the batter is smooth and all the flour mixture is well incorporated.
  • Divide batter among wells of pans, leaving ¼ space free to allow the pumpkin to rise and not overflow.
  • Bake until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, let cool the pan for 10 on top of a cooling wire rack. Transfer the cakes to the wire rack and let cool completely. Garnish with confectioner’s sugar (optional)
    If using small rectangular pound cake pans, cook for around 40 to 45 minutes still ensuring the center is cooked by using the toothpick method.

Notes

Substitutions and variations
  • Add mixed chopped nuts that you like to the mixture.
  • Chopped dates or raisins will enhance the sweetness of this fantastic dessert.
  • Add homemade Chantilly cream over them for an over-the-top dessert during the holiday season.
Storage instructions
Once your small cakes are completely cooled to room temperature, you can store them in an airtight container for several days.

Nutrition

Calories: 652kcal | Carbohydrates: 144g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 532mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 87g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 4mg

Giangi’s Kitchen provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as a registered dietician does not calculate them.

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Originally published on October 4, 2020.