Description
This easy Pumpkin Dump Cake recipe is a delicious and comforting fall dessert that combines pumpkin puree and warm spices with a sweet yellow cake topping. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, this dump cake bakes into a moist, flavorful treat perfect for gatherings or cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Mixture
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups white sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp nutmeg
Topping
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup melted butter
- ¾ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix Pumpkin Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, white sugar, cinnamon, ground ginger, and nutmeg until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour Pumpkin Layer: Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and spread it out with a spatula to create a uniform layer.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture, covering the entire surface.
- Top with Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, ensuring as much coverage as possible to help form a crispy, buttery topping.
- Add Pecans (Optional): Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the buttered cake mix for added texture and flavor if desired.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving to let it set. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or substitute with sunflower seeds.
- Use fresh pumpkin puree if available, but canned works best for consistency.
- This cake can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat before serving.
- To keep the topping extra crispy, bake uncovered and avoid covering with foil during baking.
- Adding a pinch of salt to the pumpkin mixture can enhance flavor balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
