Pumpkin Dump Cake (Printable version)
Creamy pumpkin spiced filling topped with buttery cake mix for an easy autumn dessert.
# What you'll need:
→ Pumpkin Filling
01 - 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée
02 - 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
03 - 3 large eggs
04 - 1 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cake Topping
09 - 1 box (about 15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
10 - 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
11 - 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish thoroughly with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, evaporated milk, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and well combined.
03 - Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly across the bottom using a spatula.
04 - Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture, ensuring complete coverage without pressing down.
05 - Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, covering as much surface area as possible to create the crumb topping.
06 - Sprinkle with chopped pecans evenly across the top if desired.
07 - Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (some moist crumbs are acceptable).
08 - Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This is the ultimate low effort high reward dessert that makes everyone think you spent hours in the kitchen
- The magic chemistry between the pumpkin custard and buttery cake topping creates the most incredible texture
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- Do not stir the cake mix into the pumpkin layer the magic happens when the butter melts through the dry mix and creates those crispy pockets
- If the top is browning too quickly tent it with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking
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- Use a light hand when sprinkling the cake mix so it does not sink into the pumpkin layer too much
- For extra flavor brown half the butter before drizzling it over the top