Description
Pumpkin Dump Cake is a warm, spiced dessert that captures all the best flavors of fall in one ridiculously easy dish. With layers of creamy pumpkin custard and a buttery golden topping, this cozy cake is perfect for gatherings or whenever you want a low-effort treat with high reward.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
3/4 cup melted salted butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, sugar, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice until fully blended.
3. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top.
4. Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the pumpkin layer, covering the entire surface.
5. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix layer.
6. Add chopped pecans on top, if using.
7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden and edges are set.
8. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Let the cake cool completely to help the pumpkin custard set before slicing.
Use pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling, to control the sweetness and spice.
Don’t stir the cake mix into the pumpkin layer—just sprinkle it on top for the signature “dump” texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: fall dessert, pumpkin cake, easy dump cake