Description
This Pumpkin Dump Cake is a deliciously easy fall dessert that’s perfect for anyone craving the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices without the fuss. Combining pure pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and a crunchy pecan topping with moist yellow cake mix, this one-pan cake bakes up golden and comforting in just one hour. Serve it warm topped with ice cream or whipped cream for an irresistible treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 2 (15 ounce) cans pure pumpkin puree
- 4 eggs
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 Tablespoon pumpkin spice seasoning
- 1 package yellow cake mix
Toppings
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup butter, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, pumpkin spice seasoning, eggs, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Add Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the entire package of yellow cake mix over the pumpkin mixture. Do not mix it in; simply let it cover the surface evenly.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the cake mix layer to add crunch and flavor. Then distribute the sliced butter evenly on top to ensure a moist, rich crust as it bakes.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the dump cake to cool slightly before serving. For a decadent finish, serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- This recipe requires very minimal preparation and can be whipped up quickly with pantry staples, making it perfect for busy days or last-minute guests.
- The pumpkin spice seasoning can be adjusted to your taste or substituted with a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves if unavailable.
- Serve the cake warm for a comforting dessert experience; leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated before serving.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or omit nuts for a nut-free version.
- Use salted butter if preferred, but reduce added salt elsewhere to balance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 488 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 103 mg
