Description
This Pumpkin Dump Cake is an easy, delicious fall dessert combining creamy pumpkin filling with a crunchy, buttery cake topping. Perfect for holidays or cozy gatherings, this effortless recipe requires minimal prep and yields a comforting treat that pairs wonderfully with ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Filling
- 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
- 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 the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with nonstick spray and set it aside to ensure the cake won’t stick.
- Mix the Pumpkin Filling: In a large bowl, combine the canned pumpkin, evaporated milk, light brown sugar, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir well until fully blended.
- Assemble the Cake: Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Evenly sprinkle the entire box of yellow cake mix over the pumpkin layer. Then sprinkle the crushed graham crackers or pecans and the optional toffee bits on top.
- Add the Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the entire top of the cake mix and toppings, which will help create a rich, crispy crust as it bakes.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature, ideally with ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- For added richness, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts if preferred.
- To make the cake nut-free, omit the nuts and graham crackers or use only one of them.
- Ensure the melted butter is poured evenly to guarantee an even, crunchy topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
