Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake Best 3-Ingredient Fall Dessert
This easy pumpkin dump cake with yellow cake mix is a simple, forgiving, and absolutely delicious fall dessert that comes together in under 10 minutes. With a creamy pumpkin layer and a buttery, crispy topping, it’s a crowd-pleaser perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and ground cinnamon until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top of the pumpkin filling. Do not stir.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much as possible. If using nuts, sprinkle them on top now.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling. The center may still jiggle slightly.
- Let it cool for at least 20 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Don’t stir the cake mix into the pumpkin layer; keep the layers separate. Let the cake cool for at least 20 minutes to allow the filling to set properly. For a crunchier top, use cold melted butter. Toast nuts before adding for extra flavor. If edges brown too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cak
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
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