Description

Welcome to the easiest and most irresistible fall dessert you’ll ever make! Best Pumpkin Dump Cake combines the cozy flavors of pumpkin pie and the simplicity of a classic dump cake. Imagine a layer of spiced pumpkin filling topped with a buttery, golden cake and a crunchy pecan streusel—no mixing bowls required. If you love pumpkin desserts but want something even easier than pie, this recipe is about to be your new autumn staple.

Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree

1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk

3 large eggs

1 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix

1 cup chopped pecans

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) melted butter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth.

3. Pour pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.

4. Sprinkle cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer. Do not stir.

5. Top with chopped pecans.

6. Drizzle melted butter evenly over the surface, covering as much of the cake mix as possible.

7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set.

8. Cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or ice cream.

Notes

For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or swap for pumpkin seeds.

If you prefer less sweetness, reduce granulated sugar to 3/4 cup.

Make it gluten-free by using a gluten-free yellow or spice cake mix.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/12th of cake
Calories: 370
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 340mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 63mg

Keywords: dump cake, pumpkin dessert, easy dessert, fall dessert, Thanksgiving, pumpkin dump cake