Description
This Pumpkin Dump Cake is the easiest way to bring the warm flavors of fall to your table. With a creamy spiced pumpkin base and a buttery, golden topping, it’s perfect for cozy gatherings, potlucks, or just a sweet treat to enjoy with coffee. Minimal prep, maximum flavor.
Ingredients
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 box yellow cake mix
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture—do not stir.
4. Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much as possible.
5. If using, sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50–60 minutes or until the top is golden and set.
7. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use spice cake mix for an extra layer of flavor.
Let it rest for at least 15 minutes after baking to set properly.
Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: pumpkin dump cake, fall dessert, easy dump cake