5 from 54 votes
Pumpkin Dump Cake
Pumpkin Dump Cake layers canned pumpkin puree mixed with evaporated milk, brown sugar, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice, topped with yellow cake mix, pecans, and thin slices of butter before baking. The result is a moist, warmly spiced dessert with a golden, crisp topping that can be served warm or chilled. This straightforward recipe uses pantry ingredients and combines textures from soft pumpkin filling to crunchy pecans.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
20
Calories:
322 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 29 ounce can pumpkin do not use pumpkin pie filling, puree
- 12 ounce can evaporated milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 egg
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 1/2 cups pecans divided use, chopped
- 1 cup butter cut into thin slices
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9" x 13" pan with cooking spray.
- Place the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract in a bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared pan.
- Place the cake mix and 1 cup of pecans in a bowl; stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the cake mix over the pumpkin layer.
- Place slices of butter all over the cake mix layer. Sprinkle the remaining pecans over the top.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and set. Let cool for at least 15 minutes, then serve. Top with ice cream and caramel sauce if desired.
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Notes
- Always use canned pumpkin puree—not pumpkin pie filling—to ensure proper texture.
- Serve the cake warm, chilled, or at room temperature; chilling helps in cutting neat slices.
- Reheat slices in the microwave for about 20 seconds if you prefer warm servings.
- Slice the butter thinly so it covers the entire top layer evenly, contributing to the crisp topping.
Nutrition Information
Calories
322kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
301mg
(13%)
Potassium
208mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
6760IU
(135%)
Vitamin C
2.1mg
(2%)
Calcium
132mg
(13%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 301mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 6760IU | 135% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.