Description
Looking for a cozy, crowd-pleasing dessert? This *Pumpkin Dump Cake* delivers big fall flavor with minimal effort. A dreamy blend of pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a golden, buttery cake topping makes it perfect for quick dessert ideas, holiday potlucks, or easy dinner treats. It’s one of those *easy recipes* that turns pantry staples into something truly irresistible—whether you’re serving it warm with vanilla ice cream or enjoying it cold for a late-night snack. This is your go-to *fall dessert*, *easy cake recipe*, and *quick baking idea* rolled into one delicious bite.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and sliced thin
Whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or caramel sauce (optional topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until smooth.
3. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
4. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer.
5. Top with thinly sliced cold butter, distributing it as evenly as possible over the cake mix.
6. Bake for 50–60 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is mostly set.
7. Let cool for at least 15–20 minutes before serving.
8. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
Always use cold butter for even melting and a crisp topping.
Let the cake cool slightly before serving to allow the layers to set.
Customize the spices to taste—clove or allspice can also be added.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: pumpkin dump cake, fall dessert, easy recipe, dump cake, Thanksgiving dessert