Description
This Best Pumpkin Dump Cake offers a quick and delicious autumn dessert that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and warm spices with a buttery cake topping. Easy to prepare and perfect for fall gatherings, this moist and flavorful cake is a big hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Mixture
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Topping
- 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15 oz)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Mix Pumpkin Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, creating a spiced pumpkin base.
- Pour Pumpkin Mixture: Pour the blended pumpkin mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, providing the moist layer beneath the cake topping.
- Add Cake Mix Topping: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the top of the pumpkin mixture without stirring, forming the crunchy cake crust layer.
- Drizzle Butter and Add Pecans: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the cake mix to moisten it and create a buttery crust. Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly on top if using.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the edges are set, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool slightly before serving to allow it to set and enhance the flavors. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit the chopped pecans.
- The cake is best served warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Ensure the cake mix is sprinkled evenly to get a consistent crust texture.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- You can substitute yellow cake mix with spice cake mix for a stronger spiced flavor.
