Pumpkin Dump Cake Dessert (Printable)

A quick autumn dessert combining pumpkin, warm spices, and a buttery cake topping. Ready in just over an hour, this cozy treat serves 12.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pumpkin Filling

01 - 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée
02 - 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
03 - 3 large eggs
04 - 1 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cake Topping

09 - 1 box (about 15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
10 - 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
11 - 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish thoroughly with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, evaporated milk, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and well combined.
03 - Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly across the bottom using a spatula.
04 - Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture, ensuring complete coverage without pressing down.
05 - Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, covering as much surface area as possible for optimal baking.
06 - Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the top if using.
07 - Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
08 - Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes with zero mixing bowls beyond the pumpkin filling
  • The buttery cake topping creates this incredible crisp contrast to the creamy pumpkin underneath
02 -
  • The cake mix will look dry and uneven when you first pour the butter over it and that's completely normal
  • Don't skip the cooling time because the filling needs those minutes to firm up enough to cut neatly
03 -
  • If the butter pools in spots while baking gently tilt the pan halfway through to redistribute it
  • Use fresh cake mix not one that's been sitting in your pantry for months

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