Pumpkin Dump Cake (Printable)
Creamy spiced pumpkin layered under buttery cake mix and pecans, baked until golden and set.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pumpkin Layer
01 - 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin puree
02 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
03 - 3 large eggs
04 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Cake and Topping
07 - 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
08 - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Set oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, vigorously whisk together pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, sugar, and salt until smooth and homogeneous.
03 - Transfer the pumpkin mixture into the greased baking pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
04 - Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the pumpkin base, ensuring full coverage without mixing layers.
05 - Drizzle melted unsalted butter evenly over the cake mix layer, covering as much surface as possible for even browning.
06 - Distribute chopped pecans evenly over the top if using.
07 - Bake in the center rack for 45 to 55 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center feels set when lightly pressed.
08 - Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get both creamy pumpkin pie and a buttery, crunchy cake in every bite—it’s almost unfairly easy.
- It’s the first thing devoured at our fall potlucks, and nobody ever guesses how little time it took.
02 -
- If you don't pour the butter evenly, you'll get dry patches of cake topping—I learned this after my first lumpy attempt.
- Letting it cool is essential; straight from the oven it's too gooey to slice, but patience is rewarded with perfect layers.
03 -
- Never skimp on cooling time; a rested cake holds its shape so much better when cut.
- Sneak a taste of the pumpkin mixture before adding the cake mix—if you want extra spice, that’s the moment to adjust.