The easiest fall dessert imaginable! This **Pumpkin Spice Dump Cake** from Fitfoodfunwithann combines a creamy pumpkin pie custard base with a crisp, buttery yellow cake and toasted pecan crunch top in one 9×13 baking dish with zero mixer required.
✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 10-Minute Zero-Fuss Prep: Simply dump, sprinkle, drizzle, and bake—no electric mixer or pastry skills needed.
- Pumpkin Pie Meets Cake Cobbler: Silky spiced pumpkin custard on the bottom with a buttery, crispy crumb top.
- Feeds a Hungry Crowd: Bakes in a large 9×13 dish, making it perfect for Thanksgiving potlucks.
- Warm Comfort Food: Tastes heavenly served warm straight from the oven with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients in Pumpkin Dump Cake
- 1 Can (15 oz) Pure Pumpkin Puree & 1 Can (12 oz) Evaporated Milk: Forms the rich, velvety pumpkin custard base.
- 3 Large Eggs & 1 cup Granulated Sugar & 1 tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice: Sweetens and enriches the spiced pumpkin base.
- 1 Box (15.25 oz) Yellow or Spice Cake Mix: Sprinkled dry over the pumpkin base.
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans & 3/4 cup Melted Butter: Drizzled over top to create the golden, crispy, buttery crumble.
Let’s Make Some Pumpkin Dump Cake!
- Whisk the Custard Base: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth.
- Pour into Dish: Pour pumpkin custard mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Dump Cake Mix & Pecans: Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer. Scatter chopped pecans evenly on top (do not stir!).
- Drizzle Butter & Bake: Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix and pecans. Bake at 350°F for 50–55 minutes until the top is golden-brown and bubbly. Cool for 15 minutes before serving warm.
Now that your kitchen is filled with that irresistible warm autumn fragrance, it’s time to serve up these delicious homemade treats!
💡 Chef Ann’s Golden Secrets for Success
- Do Not Stir the Layers: The pumpkin custard bubbles up through the cake mix as the butter soaks down, creating perfect layers.
- Cover Dry Spots with Butter: Drizzle melted butter as evenly as possible to avoid dry flour patches.
- Serve Warm with Vanilla Ice Cream: The contrast of hot spiced cake and melting cold vanilla ice cream is pure bliss.
Mix It Up: Fun Variations
- Toffee Pecan Dump Cake: Add 1/2 cup toffee bits along with the pecans for extra caramel crunch.
Keeping the Flavor Fresh
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 30 seconds.
Perfect Pairings
Serve warm with vanilla bean ice cream, caramel sauce, or freshly whipped cream.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! This recipe holds its moisture and flavor exceptionally well, making it ideal for meal prep and holiday entertaining.
Can I freeze leftovers?
Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm gently.
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Pumpkin Spice Dump Cake
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
Description
Pumpkin Spice Dump Cake is the ultimate fall dessert that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and warm spices in a simple, one-pan recipe. With gooey layers of pumpkin puree and buttery cake mix, this dish is perfect for cozy gatherings or as a sweet treat on a chilly evening. Enjoy it warm with ice cream or chilled with whipped cream, making it a versatile favorite that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture into the greased dish, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle cake mix over the top without mixing.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
