If there is one thing I love about fall, it’s all the cozy flavors that come along with it. Pumpkin, cinnamon, warm desserts baking in the oven… give me ALL of it! 🍂
But you know what I love even more?
A fall dessert that looks like I spent forever making it when, in reality, it could not have been easier.
That is exactly what this Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Cake is!
This Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Cake starts with a box of Pillsbury Pumpkin Quick Bread & Muffin Mix and gets a delicious upgrade with creamy no-bake cheesecake swirled throughout. The result is a soft, moist pumpkin cake with pockets of creamy cheesecake in every bite.
It looks beautiful enough to take to Thanksgiving, a fall potluck, church gathering, or Friendsgiving—but it’s easy enough to make on a random Tuesday afternoon.
Ingredients for Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Cake
How to make Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Cake: ingredients you need!
You only need a few things:
1 box Pillsbury Pumpkin Quick Bread & Muffin Mix
Ingredients called for on the back of the pumpkin bread mix box
1 package no-bake cheesecake mix
Ingredients called for on the cheesecake mix package
That's it!
A handful of ingredients turns into one seriously delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Cake.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Cake Video Tutorial
For those of you who would love a visual step-by-step tutorial here is one for you!
How to Make Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Cake
How to make Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Cake: a step-by-step guide
Step 1: Prepare the Pumpkin Batter
Prepare the Pillsbury Pumpkin Quick Bread & Muffin Mix according to the package directions.
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the pumpkin batter evenly into the bottom.
Step 2: Prepare the Cheesecake
Prepare your no-bake cheesecake mixture according to the package directions.
You want it smooth and creamy before adding it to the pumpkin batter.
Step 3: Add the Cheesecake
Using an ice cream scoop, add 6 large scoops of cheesecake mixture evenly across the pumpkin batter.
Don't worry about making this perfect. We're about to swirl everything together!
Step 4: Create Those Beautiful Swirls
Take a butter knife and gently drag it through the cheesecake and pumpkin batter.
The key here is NOT to completely mix everything together.
You want to see those beautiful ribbons of cheesecake running throughout your Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Cake.
That's what gives this easy dessert its homemade, bakery-style appearance.
Step 5: Bake
Bake according to the directions on the back of your pumpkin bread mix box.
You'll know it's ready when the pumpkin portion is baked through and a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
Allow the Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Cake to cool completely before slicing.
Then cut into squares and watch how quickly they disappear!
Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Cake: SIDE IDEA
The Fall Baking Dish I Used
Can we also talk about the adorable fall baking dish I made this in?!
I love using seasonal dishes because they instantly make even the easiest recipe feel special. This one is perfect for fall casseroles, baked desserts, Thanksgiving sides, and all those cozy recipes we're making this time of year.
And because this Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Cake can go straight from the oven to the table, a cute baking dish makes the presentation even better.
Here's my biggest tip for getting those gorgeous cheesecake swirls: don't overmix! Run your knife through the batter just enough to create ribbons of cheesecake. If you stir too much, you'll lose that beautiful marbled look. And make sure your Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Cake cools completely before slicing so those cheesecake swirls have time to set.
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