Pumpkin Dump Cake
Pumpkin dump cake is the ultimate fall dessert that combines creamy pumpkin filling with a crunchy cake mix topping, creating a deliciously nostalgic treat. Perfectly spiced and easy to prepare, this dish fills your kitchen with warmth and invites everyone to indulge in its autumnal goodness. Whether for Thanksgiving or cozy nights in, serve it warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin puree
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, and half of the pecans until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the top without mixing it in.
- Drizzle melted butter generously over the cake mix layer.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 323
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg