Description
This Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake is a simple, delicious fall dessert that combines creamy pumpkin filling with a buttery cake topping. It requires minimal prep and uses a convenient dump cake method, making it perfect for busy home cooks who want festive flavors without fuss. The cake is spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, baked until golden and set, then optionally topped with pecans and served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Mixture
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp ginger
- ½ tsp salt
Topping
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup (2 sticks) melted butter
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Pumpkin Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour Pumpkin Layer: Pour the smooth pumpkin mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out as needed.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer, ensuring the entire surface is covered.
- Drizzle Butter: Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix topping, trying to cover as much area as possible to promote even baking and crispness.
- Add Pecans (Optional): Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the top if using, adding extra texture and flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set and firm to touch.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. For best results, serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to enhance the flavors and richness.
Notes
- For a spicier variation, use spice cake mix instead of yellow cake mix.
- Swap pecans for walnuts or crushed gingersnaps to change the texture and flavor profile.
- Add a swirl of caramel sauce before baking for a gooey, sweet twist.
- Ensure the baking dish is adequately greased to avoid sticking.
- This cake can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Pumpkin Dump Cake, Easy Pumpkin Dessert, Fall Dessert, Simple Pumpkin Cake, Dump Cake
