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Pumpkin dump cake with thick layer of pumpkin topped with buttery cake topped with a dollop of whipped cream on plate, ready to eat.

Pumpkin Dump Cake

Pumpkin dump cake is almost like a pumpkin cobbler but even easier to make with the help of the cake mix topping. You are going to love this simple fall dessert.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 2 15 oz cans pumpkin puree
  • 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
  • 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup pecan pieces optional
  • 1 15.25 oz box cake mix yellow, white, or spice
  • 1 cup butter
Makes: 9 x 13inch rectangle

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉ and grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together 2 15 oz cans pumpkin puree, 1 12 oz can evaporated milk, 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 4 large eggs. Spread the mixture in the bottom of the prepared pan.
    Pumpkin mixture in a glass baking dish.
  • If desired, sprinkle 1 cup pecan pieces over the top of the pumpkin layer.
    Pecan pieces sprinkled over pumpkin layer in pan.
  • Sprinkle 1 15.25 oz box cake mix evenly over the top of the pumpkin mixture.
  • Melt 1 cup butter and drizzle over the top of the cake mix. Don't stir.
    Pan of pumpkin dump cake ready to go in the oven showing dry cake mix topped with melted butter on top of the pumpkin mixture.
  • Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  • Cool for about an hour before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
    Serving of pumpkin dump cake on plate with pan of remaining cake in the background showing golden brown topping.

Notes

Just like pumpkin pie, this cake should be stored tightly covered in the fridge due to the custardy base. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 438IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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