Description
This Pumpkin Dump Cake is an easy, comforting dessert perfect for fall and holiday gatherings. With simple pantry ingredients like pumpkin puree, yellow cake mix, and warm spices, this one-pan dessert combines moist pumpkin filling with a buttery cake topping and crunchy pecans. It’s effortless to prepare yet delivers a rich, seasonal flavor everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Mixture
- 1 can (30 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1.5 cups milk (or 1 can evaporated milk)
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cake Topping
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prep: Lightly grease a 9×13 inch cake pan to prevent sticking. Preheat your oven to 350º F to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the cake evenly.
- Make cake: In the prepared pan, combine the pumpkin puree, milk, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and half of the yellow cake mix. Mix these ingredients well until fully incorporated to create the pumpkin base layer. Then sprinkle the remaining half of the cake mix evenly over the top. Follow by evenly sprinkling the chopped pecans on top of the cake mix. Finish by evenly distributing slices of the melted butter across the entire surface to help the cake topping bake up golden and crisp.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the pumpkin layer is cooked through and the topping is set. Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before cutting and serving to allow it to firm up for easy slicing.
Notes
- You can substitute evaporated milk for regular milk for a richer flavor and creamier texture.
- Ensure the cake is fully cooled before slicing for clean cuts.
- For extra spice, add a pinch of ground nutmeg or cloves to the pumpkin mixture.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat slices gently in the microwave or oven for a warm dessert experience.
