Description
This Pumpkin Dump Cake is an easy, comforting dessert perfect for fall. Combining spiced pumpkin puree with a crunchy cake topping, it requires minimal prep while delivering rich flavors and a cozy texture. Baked to golden perfection and topped with chopped pecans and butter, this dump cake is a delightful treat to serve warm, ideally with a dollop of whipped cream.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Mixture
- 1 (30-ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1 (16-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Topping
- 1 (15.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ¾ cup butter, cut into thin slices
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect baking temperature while you prepare the batter.
- Mix Pumpkin Base: In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, ground ginger, ground cloves, sugar, eggs, and cinnamon. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Grease and lightly flour a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking and help with easy serving.
- Pour Mixture: Pour the prepared pumpkin mixture into the greased pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Add Toppings: Evenly sprinkle the yellow cake mix over the pumpkin base. Next, scatter the chopped pecans across the top.
- Butter Layer: Cut the butter into very thin slices and distribute them evenly across the surface of the cake mix to create a rich, buttery topping.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly, then serve warm. For an extra indulgence, add a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy your cozy pumpkin dump cake!
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin puree for best consistency—avoid pumpkin pie filling which has added spices and sweeteners.
- Make sure to cut butter thinly to help it melt evenly over the cake topping.
- Let the cake cool slightly before serving to make slicing easier.
- Optional: Add whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a delicious finishing touch.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
