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Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe

Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe: Easy, Delicious Fall Dessert


  • Author: Maria
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This easy pumpkin dump cake recipe is a simple, flavorful fall dessert featuring a creamy pumpkin filling, warm spices, and a buttery, crunchy topping. Perfect for holidays or cozy family gatherings, it’s a must-try treat that anyone can make.


Ingredients

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  • 1 (29-ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (15.25-ounce) package spice cake mix
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped pecans (optional)
  • ½ cup melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  2. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt until smooth. Pour into the prepared dish.
  3. Sprinkle the spice cake mix evenly over the pumpkin filling. Do not mix.
  4. Top with chopped pecans, if using, and drizzle melted butter evenly across the surface.
  5. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
  6. Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or chilled with optional toppings like whipped cream or caramel drizzle.

Notes

  • To make this dessert gluten-free, use a gluten-free cake mix.
  • For a dairy-free version, replace evaporated milk with coconut milk and use vegan butter.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
  • Calories: 434
  • Sugar: 42g
  • Sodium: 658mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 76mg

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