Description
Pumpkin Dump Cake is an easy, delicious autumn dessert that layers pumpkin, spices, and cake mix, topped with melted butter and crunchy nuts or graham crackers. Perfect for a cozy gathering or holiday treat, this one-pan dessert combines classic pumpkin flavors with a moist, tender crumb and a sweet, buttery topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) can pure pumpkin
- 1 (10 ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Topping Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
- 1 cup coarsely crushed graham crackers or pecans
- 1/2 cup toffee bits (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a 9×13 inch baking pan with nonstick spray to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Combine Pumpkin Mixture: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the pumpkin, evaporated milk, light brown sugar, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth and well combined.
- Pour Mixture into Pan: Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out smoothly.
- Add Dry Toppings: Sprinkle the entire box of yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture. Then evenly distribute the crushed graham crackers or pecans and the optional toffee bits over the cake mix layer.
- Pour Melted Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of all the layers to help create a crisp, golden topping as it bakes.
- Bake: Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned and bubbly.
- Serve: Let the pumpkin dump cake cool slightly before serving. It can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
- Store leftover cake tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute pecans for graham crackers if desired for added crunch and flavor.
- Ensure the pumpkin pie spice is fresh for the most vibrant flavor.
- Use melted butter that’s warm but not hot to evenly soak the topping layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
