The Best Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe
Indulge in the deliciousness of The Best Pumpkin Dump Cake! This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for fall baking, Thanksgiving, or any time you crave a taste of pumpkin goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
For the Topping:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Pumpkin Layer: In a bowl, whisk pumpkin purée, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth. Pour into the baking dish.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle yellow cake mix over the pumpkin layer without mixing.
- Drizzle Butter: Pour melted butter over the cake mix evenly. Add chopped pecans if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm or chilled with whipped cream or ice cream.
- For less sweetness, reduce sugar to 3/4 cup.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
