Go Back
pumpkin dump cake recipe

Pumpkin Dump Cake

Prep 15 minutes
Cook 55 minutes
Total 1 hour 10 minutes
With spiced pumpkin and buttery topping! So easy, so delicious. Just dump, bake, and enjoy!
4 stars (1 ratings)
Print Recipe Pin Recipe Leave a Review

Ingredients
  

For the pumpkin layer:

  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the cake layer:

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter , melted

Instructions

  • Step 1: Prepare the Pumpkin Layer
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Whisk until smooth and completely incorporated—this should take about 2 minutes of mixing.
    PRO TIP: For ultra-smooth texture, bring your eggs to room temperature before mixing. Cold eggs can create lumps in your pumpkin mixture that affect the final texture.
    Pour this pumpkin mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula. The consistency should be similar to pumpkin pie filling—if it seems too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk.
    Step 2: Add the Cake Layer
    Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer. This is the "magic" of dump cakes—the dry ingredients transform during baking! Ensure the cake mix creates a uniform layer covering the entire pumpkin base.
    If using nuts, scatter them evenly over the cake mix layer. Nuts add wonderful texture contrast and a toasty flavor that complements the pumpkin beautifully.
    PRO TIP: Lightly toast your pecans in a dry skillet for 3-5 minutes before adding them to intensify their flavor—this simple step elevates the entire dessert!
    Step 3: Add Butter and Bake
    Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the entire surface of the cake mix. Try to cover as much of the dry mix as possible, though some dry spots are fine—they'll create delicious crispy patches!
    Bake in your preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling slightly. The cake is done when a knife inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with just a few moist crumbs.
    PRO TIP: Place a baking sheet under your cake pan to catch any potential overflow and keep your oven clean.
    pumpkin dump cake recipeingredients

Video