Pumpkin Dump Cake (Print Version)
Spiced pumpkin layered under buttery cake mix and pecan topping, baked golden and served warm or chilled.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pumpkin Layer
01 - 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin puree
02 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
03 - 3 large eggs
04 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Cake & Topping
07 - 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
08 - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, granulated sugar, and salt until smooth and well blended.
03 - Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
04 - Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the entire pumpkin layer. Do not stir.
05 - Drizzle melted butter evenly over the surface of the cake mix, covering as much of the surface as possible.
06 - Scatter chopped pecans evenly over the top (if using).
07 - Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set. The cake will firm up as it cools.
08 - Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve warm or chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You get all the flavors of pumpkin pie without any of the fuss—just layer, bake, and enjoy.
- Once you taste the crunchy, golden topping and the creamy spiced filling, youll understand why everyone asks for seconds.
02 -
- If you stir the cake mix into the pumpkin layer, you’ll miss out on the signature crust and get mush instead of crunch.
- Switching to spice cake mix gives an even richer flavor—my kitchen smelled like a bakery the first time I tried it.
03 -
- Toast the pecans beforehand to enhance their flavor and crunch—it’s a five-minute step that elevates the whole dessert.
- For even coverage, use a spoon to gently nudge the melted butter over any dry patches in the cake mix.