July 17, 2026

Butternut Cake

Name: Butternut Cake
Prep time: PTM
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 box Duncan Hines Golden Yellow Cake Mix; 3 large eggs; 1 cup (250 mL) water; 1/3 cup (75 mL) vegetable oil; 2 tubs (450 g each) Duncan Hines Buttercream Frosting; 1/2 cup (125 mL) prepared caramel sauce; PAM® Orignal Spray; Optional: Gingerbread men

Prep Time Minutes
40
Total Time Minutes
8
Number of Ingredients
12
Servings

Tags:

PAM,
Dessert,
Holiday & Seasonal

Ingredients

1 box Duncan Hines Golden Yellow Cake Mix
3 large eggs
1 cup (250 mL) water
1/3 cup (75 mL) vegetable oil
2 tubs (450 g each) Duncan Hines Buttercream Frosting
1/2 cup (125 mL) prepared caramel sauce
PAM® Orignal Spray
Optional: Gingerbread men

Directions

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Step one

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease three 9-inch (23 cm) cake pans with PAM cooking spray; set aside.
Step two

Blend cake mix, eggs, water and vegetable oil. Divide batter among prepared cake pans. Bake for 23 to 28 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean; let cool completely.
Step three

Spread buttercream evenly between each layer of cake, making 3 layers. Spread remaining buttercream over entire cake.
Step four

Pour caramel sauce over top; let run downside of cake.
Step five

Decorate with your favourite Christmas toppings such as gingerbread men.