Pumpkin dump cake is a quick and easy treat that will quickly become your go-to fall dessert whenever you’re headed to a potluck or hosting a get-together. This easy pumpkin dump cake recipe is no-fail — just mix, dump, and bake!
You all know I have a love for boxed cake mixes. With a little help from some added ingredients, you can transform your cake to taste like you bought it from a bakery.
The first time I stumbled upon these cake hacks for transforming a boxed cake mix, I was skeptical. But, I was also in a hurry and didn’t have time to bake from scratch, so I crossed my fingers and gave it a go.
An Easy Fall Dessert Made With Cake Mix!
You guys, it is a game-changer! Trust me; you have to try all the fantastic ways to make a boxed cake taste like homemade and this Pumpkin Dump Cake recipe is on point!
Recipe for Pumpkin Dump Cake
If you need a dessert for a holiday party, potluck, or you’re just looking for that perfect pumpkin dessert recipe, then this dump cake is a must-make! It takes just 10 minutes to whip up, for that ideal pumpkin spice flavor with chopped pecans in every bite! Serve with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, or with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Dump cake recipes are so versatile and perfect for serving a crowd or whipping up a quick dessert to feed your family as a treat.
Dump cakes are great for experienced bakers to beginners. I say this because anyone can make a dump cake! You literally mix, pour and bake, and then serve it up! Trust me, don’t be intimidated, this is an excellent recipe for beginners, intermediates, and expert bakers.
Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe Ingredients
- Canned pumpkin – Make sure you get plain canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Evaporated milk – Not condensed milk!
- Sugar
- Pumpkin spice – The best thing about fall!
- Vanilla
- Eggs
- Chopped pecans – Not much of a nut person? No worries—you can omit them.
- Butter – I like to use unsalted butter when I’m baking.
- Yellow Cake Mix – Any brand you like is fine.
How To Make Pumpkin Dump Cake
1. Prepare the Pumpkin Base
First, grab your bowl and mix your pumpkin, pumpkin spice blend, sugar, milk, egg, and vanilla. Once you get the pumpkin base well-incorporated, pour into a greased 9×13 pan.
2. Assemble Your Pumpkin Dump Cake
Grab your yellow cake mix and sprinkle it evenly over the pumpkin mixture in the pan. Next, grab your chopped pecans and sprinkle over the top of your cake mixture.
3. Add the Butter
Follow up by cutting your butter into thin slices and laying it all over the top of the cake.
4. Bake the Cake
Pop in the oven and bake for one hour at 350 degrees. When you stick a toothpick into the cake and it comes out clean, your cake is done.
5. Cool and Serve
Allow the cake to cool slightly, then serve. Feel free to add a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream. For added flavor sprinkle with cinnamon!
That’s it! This Pumpkin Dump cake has a few more ingredients than some of my other dump cake recipes, but it’s definitely worth it!
FAQ
Like other cakes, your Pumpkin Dump Cake doesn’t have to be refrigerated. Now if you had a filling in it like a peach cobbler, then I would recommend refrigerating a dessert like that.
Some people prefer to refrigerate their dump cakes and then just eat chilled or even warm up in the microwave for a few minutes before serving.
Because it’s as simple as dumping in the ingredients and baking!
The texture should be a bit gooey, but not raw. You need to make sure that the batter is cooked all the way, so just follow the directions to make it happen.
You need to pay attention to the top of the dump cake. It will turn brown and start to bubble, indicating that it’s done or very close to being done baking.
More Fall Desserts With Pumpkin
Do you have a weakness for pumpkin recipes? Me too! Here are some more fall desserts to try:
- 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Pumpkin Bread
- No Bake Pumpkin Pie
- Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake (From A Box Mix!)
- Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread
- Easy Pumpkin Pie From Scratch
Pumpkin Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 2- 15 oz pumpkin canned
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbs pumpkin spice seasoning
- 4 eggs
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Grease a 9×13 pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, add pumpkin, sugar, pumpkin seasoning, eggs, evaporated milk, and vanilla.2- 15 oz pumpkin canned, 12 oz evaporated milk, 1 tbs pumpkin spice seasoning, 1 cup sugar, 4 eggs, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Sprinkle cake mix over pumpkin mixture evenly.1 package yellow cake mix
- Top with pecans.1 cup chopped pecans
- Slice butter and add to top of cake mixture.1 cup butter
- Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
- Allow to cool slightly.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
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It’s my fall go to for our family! It’s so delicious…
Thank you, Lisa! We’re so glad you enjoy it. 😊
Why not use pumpkin pie mix as with the other dump cakes instead of mixing up the ingredients? Would be simpler!
Just wondering if it really is supposed to call for 2-15oz cans pumpkin? And for a whole cup of butter placed on top of the crumbs?
I just took this out of the oven after baking an additional 20 minutes and it is still liquidy, and very oily looking and the cake topping never turned golden brown.
Really hoping it works out as I am bringing it to an event–fingers crossed!
Hi! Yes, sorry it’s not turning out for you. What cake mix are you using?
I need help right away 🙄😟. My granddaughter picked up groceries for me as I am recouping from knee replacement. When I emptied bag she forgot evaporated milk. Can I substitute whole milk?