Update: This giveaway has ended, but if you are interested in making the Pumpkin Brownie Pound Cake shown in the photo, the recipe is below. It calls for Pillsbury's seasonal pumpkin cake mix as well as a special type of brownie mix (one from their Chocolatier series). If you can't find those items you may have to improvise.
Recipe
Pillsbury Fall Seasonal Celebration Starter Giveaway
Pumpkin-Brownie Pound Cake
Ingredients
- 1 package pumpkin flavored cake mix Pillsbury Perfectly Pumpkin or equiv
- 1 cup water divided use
- 1 cup vegetable oil divided use
- 5 large eggs divided
- 1 4-serving size package instant vanilla flavored pudding & pie mix
- 1 package Pillsbury™ Chocolatier Collection™ Chocolate Walnut Premium Brownie Mix
- ½ cup Pillsbury™ Creamy Supreme® Chocolate Fudge Flavored Frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 12 cup Bundt pan with flour-added baking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, ¾ cup water, ⅔ cup oil, 4 of the eggs and pudding mix.
- Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes.
- Prepare brownie mix batter according to package directions using ⅓ cup oil, ¼ cup water and 1 egg. Reserve walnut packet for topping. Pour pumpkin batter into prepared pan. Top evenly with brownie batter.
- Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 30 minutes, then remove from pan to wire rack to cool completely.
- Place frosting in small heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Microwave on HIGH 10 seconds to soften. Knead until smooth. Cut small bottom corner off bag. Drizzle over top and halfway down sides of cake. Sprinkle immediately with reserved walnuts.
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Anita Lotz says
Fall always seems like a season of beginnings -- the beginning of school, the beginning of holiday preparations, a renewed sense of connection to family and friends. And great food is a part of all of that! Once it gets a little cooler outside, I think more about baking (just can't get into it during the hot, humid days of August). Can't wait to try the new Pillsbury products.
John says
Each year the cool crisp weather of fall rekindles distant childhood memories of the magic, excitement, and anticipation of the upcoming cascade of holidays. No other season is so packed with the joys of food, friends, and family.
Sue says
In Minnesota we can celebrate the beautiful fall colors and fresh crisp apples.
Alyson says
I celebrate my birthday and wedding anniversary in the fall! Also enjoy fall decorating, produce, and baking with pumpkin and cinnamon. These products are right up my alley!
Vera says
Fall makes me feel like celebrating because of the cool crisp weather, all of the sports going on and the up coming holidays!!!!
rachel says
My hubby's birthday is in October -- a great reason to celebrate with fall and get the house decorated.
Linda Hendrix says
Fall is my absolute favorite season! Everything about it is great...the weather, the changing leaves, weenie roasts, the decorations, fall festivals, etc. The cool, crisp feeling in the air just makes me want to cook and bake. 🙂
Lisa says
I just love all the fall theme activities and pumpkin patches!
Amanda Hoffman says
i love the overall feel of fall. the leaves and of course halloween
Kate F. says
Fall makes me feel like celebrating because there are a few holidays during the season.
Suzan Rogers says
Fall is pumpkins, harvest, beautiful colors of leaves. It's warm weather and beautiful full moons. It's apple and pumpkin pie smells and in our house it is pumpkin bread made and given to friends and family.
Stefanie Gladden says
fall always makes me feel like celebrating because we always have lots of get togethers with friends to have bonfires and have the best time!! the weather is perfect and fall means only a few months til christmas! who doesn't want to celebrate everytime fall comes around??
Kelly D says
Fall makes me feel like celebrating because it is the season when my son was born and I like the changing colors of leaves.
Cindi says
Fall means Thanksgiving--a time to celebrate all we are thankful for--to me. 🙂
Harmony B says
Love the Fall because we have a lot of birthdays and family gatherings
Jennifer says
Fall means great weather (I love the cold!), beautiful leaves, pumpkin-flavored everything, baking, cozy family time...and of course the promise of Christmas just around the corner. Definitely a time of celebration!
Kim F says
Fall seems like a good time to celebrate because it makes me get out and enjoy the nice weather, beautiful leaves... appreciate the great outdoors!... before it gets cold outside and the days are short and I feel cooped up.
Martha in Georgia says
Fall means football! We love to celebrate with a good tailgate.
Lauren says
Fall is the kick off for the end of year holidays - and baking! It's the most yummy time of year!!
jan n says
I love the crisp morning air and hearty meals...which is great to invite friends over for a meal.
JoAnn Belack says
Even though I have lived in Florida for the past 41 years, and Fall weather is still very hot ....I always think back to growing up in New Jersey, loving the Fall, walking to and from school, and sloshing my feet through the beautiful multicolored leaves........and yes, I also think about being very young and jumping into huge piles of leaves at our house. I really miss the big family dinners, laughing and sitting at the dinner table for hours.........
Laura Ari says
Fall makes me feel like celebrating because we celebrate a lot of birthdays in the fall.
Katie M says
Fall makes me feel like celebrating because the cool temperatures and the beautiful colors of the leaves make running outdoors highly enjoyable. Plus, I no longer have to wake up super early to beat the summer heat, so I can sleep in on the weekends!
Kathleen says
The colorful Chinese Pistache, Liquid Amber and Sugar Maples in my yard make me want to celebrate Fall!
Heather S says
The colors of the foliage, the plaid throw blankets and the spice desserts make me feel like celebrating!
D Schmidt says
It makes me feel like celebrating because its such a special time for family bonding.
Tim says
I like fall because of the cooler weather and two different food holidays, Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Tabathia B says
It means being able to do more with my kids outside without worrying about heat exhaustion, going on hayrides, celebrating halloween, taking my kids trickrtreating, picking pumpkins, watching football games
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David says
Fall makes me smile because, other than raking a few leaves, yard work is done for the next 5 months.
Daphne says
Fall means family and food, and if those aren't worth celebrating, then I don't know what is!
Cathy W says
Fall is definitely worth celebrating...it's cool enough for me to turn my oven on. Let the baking begin! 🙂
Amy M says
I love Fall! I love to bake and apples and pumpkins are so versatile to bake with. Fall makes me think of cinnamon and nutmeg and cool nights and warm afternoons!
Susan Bickta says
I've always loved Fall. When I was little it was probably because my birthday is Oct. 24 but, now that I'm older, I have come to love the Fall for different reasons. The smell of the crisp Fall air, the change of colors in the leaves, friends gathering for sports events, time to make our favorite comfort foods, and it's the start of the upcoming holiday season!!!! Fall is the best!!
Stephanie-Oh says
Fall makes me feel like celebrating because weather is cooler and I can start baking again. I love cooking and baking with apples, cider, pumpkins, squash etc. I love the changing weather, the foliage colors , and the autumnal smells in the air.
Bianca @ Sweet Dreaming says
counting down and preparing for the holidays!
Judy says
Fall makes me feel like celebrating because of the cozy fires, comfort food and the gathering of friends during the holidays.
Geri R-B says
Fall makes me feel like "Celebrating" because Connecticut is just breathtaking and I'm all about baking up "comfort" desserts!
LauriM says
Fall makes me feel like celebrating because it the pre-holiday season and my birthday is in November.
Jennifer says
Fall makes me want to celebrate because it's almost my birthday and Oregon has beautiful fall days!
Amy Orvin says
Fall makes me feel like celebrating because the weather is starting to get cooler and we are close to the holidays coming up.
Elena says
Fall makes me feel like celebrating because it starts with my birthday, then comes Halloween and Thanksgiving.
shirley says
Love the 'crisp-ness' in the air; the fantastic colors of the trees and shrubs (NOT the required raking!) and approaching holidays to think about (what to bake, etc.) - The freshness of autumn seems particularly great after some of those hot, humid, sultry days!
Sleepyheadedmom says
Fall makes me feel like celebrating because it's the start of the holiday season...plus it's always gorgeous outside.
Linda says
Fall is my favorite season of all! Some reasons for celebrating: summer's heat is gone, the colors of the leaves (this was a spectacular fall for color, by the way), football starts (Steelers fan), time to bake and make soups (Yum) and school starts (I'm a teacher).
Carole Resnick says
Fall brings cooler temperatures So I can start baking again. Lots of apple stuff.
Kristacular says
Fall makes me want to do everything all at once!!! In SF we get "Indian Summers" and it's the most beautiful thing I've ever experienced. It makes me want to gather all my loved ones and have a big group hug!!!
Margot C says
I love the coolness in the air; it makes me want to just turn on my oven and ake and bake! (and I do)
Melissa says
I get to see a big majority of my family at Thanksgiving, and looking forward to that makes me feel a little celebratory!
Sara says
I love how the crisp chill in the air seems to make everything feel new. Even though "old" leaves are falling, it's something new to look at. Really, I just love the changing of seasons, whatever season might be changing.
ChristineO says
Fall in Minnesota is a visual feast of colors that calls us to celebrate change. The deck chairs and swimsuits are stowed for the winter, and the flannel shirts and wool sweaters are soon to be unpacked. It is time to embrace and celebrate the beauty of autumn in all its splendor.
Laura says
I love Fall because the sky is always changing; sweaters and scarves are also my favorite items to wear.. and because the weather is cold, it is the perfect time to fire-up the oven and bake some new baked-goods to mail to relatives afar.
Cindy B. says
I feel like celebrating when I think of Fall because; I think of the crackling crunchy sound of the colorful leaves beneath my feet as I'm walking in the cool crisp breeze and the aromatherapy of spices in the air while baking my Fall favorites.
Gianna says
All the wonderful fall foods.. honeycrisp apples, pomegranates, pumpkins 🙂
Plenty of baking opportunities!
AdrianeC says
Both my birthday and my anniversary are in October and those are great reasons to celebrate fall!
teresa sulyok says
fall means apple cider, pumkins galore, watching leaves change color and even more baking and cooking adventures.
Andrea D. says
I love to celebrate the beauty of the season and the bounty of the crops. Thanks for the chance to enter.
Emily says
Fall makes me feel like celebrating, because I get excited about Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's a fun time of year!
Jenny says
I love the changing leaves and the thought of celebrating Thanksgiving with my family.
Allison W says
I love fall! I love the cooler weather and the fall fashions. Not to mention fall is the start of the holiday season and I love a good celebration!!
Mel C says
Cooler days, fall colors, holidays around the corner, baking for friends and family. Love this time of the year.
Maureen Yin says
Nothing says fall like pumpkin and baking! With the cool weather coming in its the best time to bake. The baked goodies always taste best when the air is crisp and humidity free. My three sons like when I bake anything pumpkin. Cannot wait to look for all the pumpkin themed baking mixes from Pillsbury. Thanks for letting me know about the seasonal mixes, Maureen
Jacqui says
I love the fall colors, everything pumpkin, and sweater weather!
karen w says
Fall means cooler weather, beautiful foliage, harvesting the garden, kids going back to school, heartier soups and stews, baking, and most of all....my birthday. Many reasons to celebrate!
Christy Horton says
Yay Fall baking!!
Martha in KS says
I celebrate not needing AC or the furnace (except on some nippy mornings).
Shelly says
I love the pretty colors and the cooler weather!
jennifer J-W says
Fall is my favorite season. I love sweater and boot weather, baking for my kids' fall birthdays, trying seasonal recipes (like the pumpkin flan I'm eating right now) and running outside without being too hot or cold (to burn off the fall baking calories!).
Christy says
I grew up in Tennessee and the beginning of fall meant beautiful colors and cool weather and football. Now I live in Austin and, while there's still football and sometimes cooler weather, I really miss the fall colors. But there's always celebrating when your team wins - Hook 'Em!
Jannine Fisk says
Fall is my favorite time of year and always has been. The colors in New England are spectacular and the crisp air makes me energized and ambitious. Pumpkin is one of my favorite flavors and there are so many wonderful pumpkin recipes to make that I feel like cooking and baking every day, which always makes me happy!
Kelli says
Fall makes me feel like celebrating because my parents' birthdays are in October & my brother's birthday is in November.
Beth says
I love fall because it feels like the kickoff to the holidays. There is always a festival or farm to bring the kids to for games and pumpkin picking. Even Halloween parties and school fall fun to bake for!
Anne says
Fall is here!
It's time to celebrate
baking,
bonfires,
cheering,
cuddling,
and cozying up
to ones I love.
Fall is here!
Polly says
First of all, my birthday is in October, and where I live October has the best weather all year. Fall baking incorporates all of my favorite flavors, and fall cooking means the return of soups, stews and heartier meals after a summer of salads and grilled foods. If I could write a sonnet, I'd compose an ode to fall!
Barbara Hahn says
Even though I'm Southern born and bred, I love Fall! The colors are amazing and the crisp air makes me feel so alive. No better time to turn your oven on.
Emilia H. says
The weather starts cooling down and all my favorite holidays are coming around!
candace bulkley says
I never feel like baking during the summer - it's too hot to warm up the kitchen with the oven. So fall makes me feel like celebrating so I can serve the fall-ish stuff I bake.
Shay says
Because I turn 21 on Halloween!
🙂
Pam says
Fall means that Thanksgiving is right around the corner! That is the start of my holiday baking season. Soon the house will be filled with the scent of spice and roasting turkey.
Terri B says
Fall time in our family means lots of birthdays, so we get to celebrate a lot!
Georgianna says
Fall means football, friends, family, and food. What WOULDN'T we be celebrating?!
Caley says
Fall makes me celebrate because of the beautiful leaves, the cozy feeling of time inside with family and friends, the cold air outside to make me feel alive ;), and the fact that Thanksgiving and Christmas are on their way!
Linda K. says
Fall makes me feel like baking for the whole neighborhood.
Nancy Shields says
I love the cool weather to run in. I can run farther, faster, and with a better attitude in the fall! Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and my kids love it when I make pumpkin bread and pumpkin butter. Watching my daughter make pie crusts for pumpkin and pecan pies for the holiday warms my heart. The root vegetables are fun to experiment with as well. They usually roast well and make a good mash. Happy fall, everyone!
Diane Du says
It is the start of the celebration season. Lots of decorating, baking and making treats to share with family and friends. Now through the start of the new year is a time to settle in and make all those great casseroles and soups that you can invite family and friends over to share after the kids fall/winter sports games and practices. It is a time to reconnect.
Heather B says
Why does fall make me feel like celebrating? The cooler weather, football and pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin!!
Robin M says
Fall is my favorite season! I love the crispness of the air and the colors all around us. The food and time with the family!
Beth L says
I love celebrating fall because of the cooler temps - and the apples - and the fall colors...
Jamie Myers says
Fall makes me want to celebrate because of the cooler weather. I love baking and it just seems like the perfect season to do it besides the holiday time.
Cookies4kids says
I love the smell of fall, and all the beautiful leaves that flutter to the ground. I love the chill in the air that allows you to snuggle under a blanket while watching TV, and I love the fact that it's time to put a roast in the oven with all the trimmings.
Cori says
I love the feel of fall, it makes you happy to be inside somewhere warm and coY with the people you love spending time with
Bill says
Fall has always been my favorite time of year. Cooler days, changing leaves, pumpkin and apple everything.
Jennie says
I think it is knowing that you are beginning a season when you will see your family more!
Dee says
Now that I'm older, I appreciate Fall so much more for all that it offers, especially cooler weather for baking! Plus, my wedding anniversary is in early October, and it's exciting to plan for the winter holidays before it starts getting crazy busy.
barbara n says
Fall makes me feel like celebrating because the cooler weather allows me to bring out and burn wonderfully scented candles and bake delicious smelling pumpkin and apple treats!
Christina Miller says
Fall is just the beginning of the Holiday season, my favorite time of the year!
Mary Lynn says
Fall is my favorite time of the year. First of all, my Birthday is in October and it's the perfect time to take a walk and hear the leaves crunch under your shoes. Raking leaves... not so much fun.
Nancy Wilcox says
Fall is time to celebrate family and in my house that always includes baking.
christylemon says
Fall makes me feel like celebrating with my three favorite things—pumpkin, apples and caramel!!! Then add some cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger and you've got a party for your taste buds. Ooooh and don't forget the hot spiced cider!
pitpat says
Fall is a time for spending with family. All cozy in a warm house eating good food. Fresh apples. Outside we have crisp weather with much less humidity. Colorful leaves.
Blessie Nelson says
The best season I always eagerly look forward to is the Fall. I love the cold weather, the drizzling rain, the brown maple orange and red leaves falling on my boots when I walk in the park, the heavenly smell of home baked apple pies, orange pumpkins popping up everywhere, the Holidays coming near for everyone to celebrate and rejoice! There is no other special time like the Fall!
Natasha Rogers says
Fall makes me want to snuggle and stay inside...cook and eat warm, hearty foods. Staying inside is a celebration for me. It's time to spend more time with family and friends.
Pamela Shank says
Love everything about fall...the colors of leaves changing,cooler weather,the smells of fall baking. getting prepared for all of the holidays.
CindyD says
Fall makes me feel like celebrating because my snowbird friends come back and there's a lot more to do, plus the cooler weather means I can bake and we can hike. Plus apple anything and pumpkin pie are my favorite things to bake (other than brownies, of course!).
Kim says
Fall signals it's almost time to start Christmas cookies baking!!!! Organize our cookie swaps.
Randi says
Because its so hot where I live, Fall marks the "cooling off" season. I can turn on the oven more and I have a good excuse to bake my little heart out!!
Mami2jcn says
Fall makes me feel like celebrating because my birthday is in October!
Teri Kubo says
Fall marks the start of the season for the holidays and for everything pumpkin.
Jessie C. says
Fall makes me feel like celebrating because all holidays are here! Plus the crisp cool air is the best of the year.
Suzie says
Fall brings cooler weather and lots of yummy new recipes to try. Our family loves to gather around the fireplace in the cool evening and eat warm cookies !
Caroline says
I love fall! When the weather starts getting crisp it makes me want to have friends over for dinner/dessert/pumpkin carving 🙂
Jan Harris says
I'm not a fan of hot weather, so I'm glad that's over. And Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming up fast! Love that stuffing.
Crystal says
I love fall for so many reasons! Fall puts me in the celebrating mood because of the change of season and I know the holidays are just around the corner.
Sherry says
I love the crisp, cold mornings when I walk out my door. The colors of the leaves and shrubs getting ready for our Idaho winters. Oh and wrapping up in warm coats and scarfs and hats gives me that snuggly feeling!!!
Nancy S. says
Because it's my birthday/anniversary! And because I love the cooler weather, sweaters without coats, and leaves changing. 🙂
Kari M says
Apple orchards, fall baking and my birthday! What's not to celebrate?
Angela says
Apples, "pumpkin everything," warm spices, and turning leaves.
Carrie Turlington says
Pumpkin. Pumpkin. Pumpkin. Need I say more?
Laurel Hamilton Eden says
Fall makes me feel like celebrating for several reasons. First, I think of new beginnings. While to others, the approach of autumn makes them think of endings, cold weather and ever-longer evenings, I'm ready for the approach of school. New pencils, fresh paper, excited teachers, parents and students. My son and I have birthdays in mid-September so to me, that's another example of a beginning. Then there are the colors, so warm and inviting. I can't wait to wrap myself in that first fall jacket and put on a new pair of leather boots and then go out and kick through the leaves. My oven beckons for gingersnap cookies and fresh-baked bread, while my stove top bubbles with a hearty stew or sizzles with pumpkin pancake batter. My table wears a basket of gourds and a cookbook is open to fall recipes and Halloween treats. What's not to love about fall?!
Nancy says
Fall is my favorite season of the year - cooler weather, family holidays and birthdays, apple picking, and the build-up to Christmas and a brand new year!
Rachel says
Fall makes me feel like celebrating because I love the cooler (but not too cold) weather, the beautiful colors of the leaves, and the fact that I can start baking with pumpkin and apples all the time!
Maureen says
People just feel like coming together for football games and for the different Holidays. They spend a bit more time indoors and the atmosphere is warm and comforting. Families gather together to help those that are in need and to be there for each other. (at least this is how it is in my family).
Susan McKee says
Once temperatures drop in fall, I can finally turn on the oven and bake! Hurricane season is over, football season starts!
Julie S says
Fall makes me feel like celebrating because it starts to get cool and I can use my favorite fuzzy blankets to snuggle up and read with my kids.
Karen Harris says
I love the sound of the crunching fallen leaves under my feet as I take my evening walk with my dog. The smell of cold weather baking runs a close second.
Robyn says
The cooler weather, along with the fact that the ac has stopped running for the first time since April, makes me want to bake. That's worth celebrating!
Heather says
While it takes a while for fall to kick in here in Texas, it is my favorite season because the summer heat is finally gone! Plus, it starts off all the fun holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Melissa says
I'm a professor, and fall weather (leaves changing, chilly temps, etc.) let me know that we're already halfway through the semester! 🙂 It's a nice way to mark a sense of accomplishment, like "we're halfway there!"
Shannon says
Fall is full of wonderful smells, flavors, sights and sounds! It's my favorite season with tasty, good reason!
Janice E says
Love the seasonal change, the resulting change in what we eat, the leaves changing, and changing out my wardrobe. I should also mention butternut squash, pumpkins, apples, brussels sprouts!
Kristen says
Fall lets me know that the holidays are right around the corner, meaning lots of time with family and friends.