Description
Warm, cozy, and irresistibly easy—this Best Pumpkin Dump Cake is the ultimate fall dessert for busy days and festive nights. With layers of spiced pumpkin, buttery yellow cake mix, and a crunchy pecan topping, it’s the kind of quick dessert that tastes like it took all day. This easy recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving, weekend gatherings, or when you’re simply craving something sweet and autumn-inspired. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, an easy dinner dessert, or a go-to for your list of fall food ideas—this one’s a winner.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, both sugars, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth.
3. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish.
4. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture without stirring.
5. Top with chopped pecans.
6. Drizzle melted butter evenly over the entire surface.
7. Bake for 50–60 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
8. Let cool for 15–20 minutes before serving.
9. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.
10. Store leftovers in the refrigerator or freeze individual portions for later.
Notes
Make sure to drizzle the butter evenly across the top to avoid dry spots.
This dessert tastes even better the next day after chilling in the fridge.
Use spice cake mix instead of yellow cake mix for an extra flavor boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 17
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 44
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 55