Pumpkin Dump Cake with Spices (Print Version)
Quick autumn dessert with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and buttery cake topping. Ready in 1 hour, serves 12.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pumpkin Filling
01 - 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée
02 - 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
03 - 3 large eggs
04 - 1 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cake Topping
09 - 1 box (about 15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
10 - 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
11 - 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
# How to Cook:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish thoroughly with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, evaporated milk, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and well combined.
03 - Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer using a spatula.
04 - Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture, covering the entire surface.
05 - Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, covering as much surface area as possible. The butter will help create a crispy, buttery crust.
06 - Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the top if desired.
07 - Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are acceptable).
08 - Allow the cake to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between the creamy pumpkin layer and crunchy buttery topping makes every bite interesting
- It feeds a crowd with almost zero effort and people think you spent all day baking
02 -
- The cake mix will look dry and powdery when you first sprinkle it, which is exactly right, just make sure the butter covers as much as possible
- This dessert needs that cooling time or the pumpkin layer will be too runny when you cut into it
03 -
- Use a spatula to press down very gently on the cake mix before adding the butter to help it soak in more evenly
- Rotate the pan halfway through baking if your oven has hot spots