When I was in high school, I worked at a popular cake boutique in town. Every Saturday morning, opulent, multi-tiered wedding cakes would emerge from the back, freshly decorated for their big debut.

I love this autumn cake! This moist and perfectly spiced pumpkin bundt cake recipe is my go-to dessert for the entire fall season of dinner parties and celebrations, from Halloween to Thanksgiving.

Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. For many people, including myself, boxed cake mix is the entry point to baking. It’s both convenient to use and ...