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The Best Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe

The Best Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of fall with this delicious Pumpkin Dump Cake. A simple yet decadent dessert that is perfect for Thanksgiving or any autumn gathering.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Pumpkin Layer:

  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée
  • 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Cake Layer:

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • Whipped cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix pumpkin layer: In a bowl, combine pumpkin purée, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth. Pour into the baking dish.
  3. Add cake mix: Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the pumpkin layer.
  4. Drizzle butter: Pour melted butter over the cake mix, covering it as much as possible.
  5. Optional topping: Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top.
  6. Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes until golden and set.
  7. Cool and serve: Let it cool for 30 minutes before slicing. Serve with whipped cream.

Notes

  • Try using spice cake mix for a different flavor twist.
  • For a crunchier topping, add oats or crushed graham crackers to the butter layer.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/12 recipe
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg