Description
This Pumpkin Dump Cake is a simple and delicious fall dessert perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy gathering. Featuring a smooth pumpkin layer topped with a crunchy cake mix and buttery topping, this easy recipe delivers warm spices and comforting flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Mixture
- 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Pumpkin Base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Layer Pumpkin Mixture: Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it to cover the entire surface uniformly.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer, ensuring full coverage but do not mix.
- Drizzle Butter: Slowly drizzle the melted butter evenly over the surface, covering as much of the cake mix as possible to create a crunchy crust when baked.
- Add Pecans (Optional): Sprinkle chopped pecans on top if you desire a nutty flavor and crunch.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set firmly.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cake cool for at least 30 minutes. This helps the dessert set and makes it easier to slice.
- Serve: Serve warm or chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
- Use pumpkin puree rather than pumpkin pie filling to avoid excess sweetness and preserve the recipe’s balance of flavors.
- This dessert tastes even better the next day after chilling as flavors meld together beautifully.
- For a less sweet version, reduce the sugar to 3/4 cup.
