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If you don’t try this pumpkin dump cake recipe, you are missing out! In just 10 minutes of prep, you can make a delicious pumpkin cake that will make family and friends think you’re a pro baker!
Dump cake recipes are amazing because they’re SO easy to make and always so delicious. This easy pumpkin dump cake recipe is no different. Have it for a special occasion, like Thanksgiving, or just any time you get a craving for pumpkin desserts. If you choose to skip the traditional pumpkin pie and make this for Thanksgiving dessert instead, trust me, your family won’t be disappointed!
Of all the pumpkin recipes out there, this will become your new favorite! Pop this fresh pumpkin pie cake out of the oven and serve fresh and warm with a scoop of ice cream, and oh my gosh, your Fall gatherings will be on another level.
Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe
- Bursting with pumpkin flavor
- Moist and delicious
- Super easy to make
- Just 10 minutes of prep
- Easy fall dessert packed with fall flavors
Ingredients for Pumpkin Dump Cake
This easy dump cake recipe just requires simple ingredients, many of which you may already have on hand. Keep reading for the full recipe for this 9 ingredient pumpkin dump cake in the recipe card below.
- Pumpkin puree
- Evaporated milk
- Pumpkin pie spice (if you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can replace it with equal parts ginger, cloves, and cinnamon)
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Yellow cake mix
- Chopped pecans
- Butter
- Cool Whip
How to Make Pumpkin Dump Cake
This easy pumpkin recipe just takes 10 minutes of prep and makes a delicious cake. Get the full recipe with measurements and ingredients in the recipe card below.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and spray a 9 x 13 inch pan with non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, milk, sugar, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the pumpkin mixture, then sprinkle the box of dry cake mix over top. Do not mix!
- Melt the 1 cup of butter, and drizzle evenly over the cake mix. Do not mix!
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, and allow the cake to cool slightly.
- Serve warm with a dollop of cool whip.
FAQs about Pumpkin Dump Cake
One of the best things about pumpkin dump cake is that it’s a little gooey on the bottom, but the top has a more solid cake-like texture. It should not be so gooey that it doesn’t hold it’s shape, though.
No. Pumpkin puree is pure pumpkin. Canned pumpkin is pumpkin puree that has been combined with other things, like sugar and spices. For best results in this recipe, be sure to use pure pumpkin puree.
Mixing is the biggest mistake people make when making a dump cake. The purpose is to not mix, and the cake comes together perfectly because of the layered ingredients that are not mixed together.
Pumpkin pie dump cake is best served warm, but yes, leftovers should be refrigerated for 3-5 days in an airtight container.
Tip for the Best Pumpkin Dump Cake
- DO NOT MIX! The most important tip is NOT to mix the ingredients in the prepared baking dish.
Toppings for Pumpkin Dump Cake
Here are some topping ideas for serving pumpkin dump cake:
- Drizzle of caramel sauce
- Extra cinnamon
- Sprinkle of chocolate chips
- Scoop of vanilla ice cream
- Sprinkle pecans
- A drizzle of maple syrup
- Sprinkle of toffee bits
- Whipped cream
Storing & Freezing Suggestions for Pumpkin Dump Cake
Pumpkin dump cake is best enjoyed fresh and warm, but it can also be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
If you want to freeze leftovers, wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving. Warm up in the microwave for 10 second intervals until warm.
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Recipe Card
Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 29 ounce can of pumpkin puree
- 1 12 ounce can of evaporated milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 15.25 ounce box of yellow cake mix
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup butter
- Cool Whip for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit, and spray a 9×13 inch pan with non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, milk, sugar, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the pumpkin mixture, then sprinkle the box of yellow cake mix over top.
- Melt the 1 cup of butter, and drizzle evenly over the cake mix.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, and allow the cake to cool slightly.
- Serve warm with a dollop of cool whip.
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