Pumpkin Dump Cake

Pumpkin dump cake is all the best parts of pumpkin pie covered in a sweet cakey-crisp topping dotted with chopped pecans and smothered in melted butter in the best of ways. Yes…Seriously!

This cake is soooo easy and delicious, it just might blow your mind! It’s rich, creamy, crunchy, and beyond delicious!!! I love the soft savory pumpkin flavor tempered with warm winter spices and a sweet crunchy cakey topping. The pecans crunch really takes it over the top for me.

So, this is a simple layer cake made in a 9X13 inch baking dish. Don’t let that fool you into thinking that the taste of this is cake is anything other than outstanding. This simple, humble cake is always on my holiday dessert buffet.

If you’ve fallen in love with dump cakes like I have, please try my lemon dump cake, peach dump cake, cherry pineapple dump cake, and apple dump cake next. Dump cakes do not disappoint!

Pumpkin Dump Cake Ingredients + Tips

• Press: When you sprinkle the dry cake mix on top, take a moment to gently press it down into the pumpkin mixture before adding the chopped pecans evenly across the top. This will give every scrumptious bite a little sweetness and a little crunch.
• Done: Also, when checking for doneness, just insert the toothpick into the cake-like topping. If you insert it too deep you might get a false read.
• Cake Mix: When making this recipe, I usually opt for a pumpkin cake with a yellow cake mix because the flavor blends so well with the pumpkin pie mixture underneath. That said, it’s also great with vanilla cake mix.

Storing + Freezing + Make-Ahead

• How Long Can You Keep This In The Fridge? You’ll want to cover it loosely with cling wrap or foil to protect its integrity. This cake can last up to 3-4 days in the fridge.
• Can You Freeze This? Absolutely! This scrumptious pumpkin dump cake with cake mix freezes beautifully and it’s every bit as crave-worthy upon serving. Just let it cool completely before preparing for the freezer. I prefer to double wrap mine in plastic wrap, then in aluminum foil for extra protection. It’ll stay fresh and yummy for up to a month.
• For best results slow thaw in the fridge for up to 24 hours before serving. Since this cake contains pumpkin puree, it can only be stored in the freezer for 2-3 months.
• Make-Ahead Tips: This crazy simple pumpkin pie dump cake only has a 10-minute prep time so there really isn’t a bunch of prep to speak of. But, it’s great in the fridge for a few days so you can always make it a day ahead.

Serving Recommendations

This is absolutely delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or homemade whipped cream, drizzled with my homemade caramel sauce! Of course, you can also simply buy commercially prepared caramel sauce as well.

How To Make Pumpkin Dump Cake

1. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt with an electric mixer.
2. Mix well, and spread into the prepared pan.
3. Sprinkle cake mix over the top of the pumpkin mixture, and pat down.
4. Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the cake mix, then drizzle with melted butter.
5. Bake for 60-80 minutes, or until done. The cake is done when the center part of the cake is set and the toothpick inserted in the center, just through the cake part, comes out clean.

More Pumpkin Dessert Recipes

• Pumpkin Pie
• Pumpkin Bundt Cake
• Impossible Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
• Pumpkin Scones
• Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
• Pumpkin Spice Cookies
• Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Pumpkin Lasagna

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Pumpkin Dump Cake

Pumpkin dump cake is all the best parts of pumpkin pie covered in a sweet cakey topping with chopped pecans & smothered in melted butter in the best of ways

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time1 hour hr

Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Servings: 12 servings

Author: Kathleen

Ingredients

• 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
• 4 eggs large
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
• 1 1/2 cups pecans chopped
• 1 cup unsalted butter melted

Instructions

• Prep. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
• Combine. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree (1 15-ounce can), evaporated milk (1 12-ounce can), eggs (4), sugar (1 1/2 cups), pumpkin pie spice (2 teaspoons), and salt (1/2 teaspoon) with an electric mixer. Mix well, and spread into the prepared pan. Sprinkle cake mix (1 15.25-ounce box) over the top of the pumpkin mixture, and pat down. Sprinkle chopped pecans (1 1/2 cups) evenly over the cake mix, then drizzle with melted butter (1 cup).
• Bake for 60-80 minutes, or until done. The cake is done when the center part of the cake is set and the toothpick inserted in the center, just through the cake part, comes out clean.

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Notes

1. Press: When you sprinkle the dry cake mix on top, take a moment to gently press it down into the pumpkin mixture before adding the chopped pecans evenly across the top. This will give every scrumptious bite a little sweetness and a little crunch.
2. Done: Also, when checking for doneness, just insert the toothpick into the cake-like topping. If you insert it too deep you might get a false read.
3. Cake Mix: When making this recipe, I usually opt for a pumpkin cake with a yellow cake mix because the flavor blends so well with the pumpkin pie mixture underneath. That said, it’s also great with vanilla cake mix. 

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