Pumpkin Dump Cake (Printable)

A quick autumn dessert featuring pumpkin, spices, and buttery cake topping—ideal for gatherings or cozy evenings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pumpkin Filling

01 - 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée
02 - 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
03 - 3 large eggs
04 - 1 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cake Topping

09 - 1 box (about 15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
10 - 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
11 - 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, evaporated milk, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and well combined.
03 - Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer using a spatula.
04 - Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
05 - Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, covering as much surface area as possible.
06 - Sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired.
07 - Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
08 - Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under ten minutes of actual hands-on time
  • The combination of creamy pumpkin filling and buttery cake topping feels like autumn comfort in every bite
  • It feeds a crowd without requiring fancy baking skills or expensive ingredients
02 -
  • The cake mix will look dry and weird before baking but that's exactly how it should transform in the oven
  • Serving it slightly warm amplifies the cozy factor but room temperature still delivers that amazing texture
  • The center may still seem slightly jiggly when you pull it out, but it firms up beautifully as it cools
03 -
  • Use a spatula to press down gently on any dry cake mix patches after adding the butter to ensure everything gets coated
  • Rotate the pan halfway through baking for the most even golden color

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