Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe (2024)

Pumpkin dump cake recipe will have pumpkin fans begging for more. The secret is a cake mix and the ingredients come together for one amazing pumpkin dessert.

Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe:

Do you love all things pumpkin? You have to try this easy Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe. It has all the flavors of pumpkin pie in an easy dump cake recipe.

The pecans on top and the dollop of whipped cream make this cake even better. Grab a hot cup of coffee, a slice of this cake and a good book. Sounds like the perfect Fall day to me.

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It is so easy to make with only a few ingredients but the results are so delicious. Make this for Thanksgiving, family dinner or anytime you want a delicious pumpkin pie dump cake.

Another family favorite dessert is Pumpkin Lasagna Dessert Recipe. Also make this Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars or Pumpkin Pie Cake Recipe for a delicious holiday dessert.

You may also love this Easiest Pumpkin Pie Recipe.

Why do they call it Dump Cake?

Adump cake is exactly how it sounds. You dump the dry ingredients and wet ingredients into the baking pan and bake.

No mixing bowls are needed. Add any type of pie filling to the bottom of the baking dish. Then top with the cake mix and butter.

No mixing is required before baking. Once it is finish baking, then you dish a serving in a bowl and top with ice cream or whipped cream. It is just that easy. It is like eating Pumpkin Pie but without all the work.

Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake Ingredients:

• Pumpkin Puree Canned
• Evaporated Milk
• Pumpkin Pie Spice
• Sugar
• Eggs
• Cinnamon
• Yellow Cake Mix
• Chopped Pecans
• Butter

How to make Pumpkin Dump Cake:

• Prepare Oven – First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix Ingredients – Next, mix pumpkin, milk, pumpkin pie spice, sugar, eggs and cinnamon in a large bowl.

• Add to prepared pan – Pour pumpkin mixture into a greased and floured 9×13 pan.

• Layer with Cake Mix – Sprinkle cake mix and chopped pecans on top.

• Added Butter Slices – Cut butter very thin and cover all over cake mix.

• Bake Cake – Finally, bake for 1 hour and serve warm with whipped cream.
• Serve and Enjoy – Serve cake cake with ice cream or whipped topping.

Can Pumpkin Dump Cake be made in advance?

We love to serve pumpkin dump cake warm, we prefer to bake the cake when ready to serve. If you prefer you can mix ingredients together and layer in the pan. Then when ready to bake top with the melted butter.

Pumpkin Dump Cake Topping Ideas:

• Ice cream–Vanillais delicious but feel free to try different ice cream flavors.
• Whipped cream– You can also makeHomemade Whipped Cream.
• Powdered Sugar – Dust the top with powdered sugar for extra flavor.
• Cream Cheese Frosting – You can make an Easy Cream Cheese Frosting for a tasting topping.

Should a Dump Cake be Refrigerated?

Yes, we recommend refrigerating leftovers. Once Pumpkin Dump Cake has reached room temperature, cover and place in the refrigerator.

Variation Ideas:

• Use different flavor of box of cake mix –Try white cake mix instead ofyellow cake mix.Spice Cake mix would also be good with this dump cake.
• Try Pie Fillings –Use pie fruit fillings such as apple, blackberry, strawberry, blueberry and peach pie filling.
• Shredded Coconut –If you are a fan of coconut, add some to the mix.
• Almond Extract –You can add in a teaspoon of almond extract for extra flavor.
• Use Other Nuts – We love using pecans, but you can also use walnuts or slice almonds.
• Nut Free – If you prefer the the dump cake to be nut free, you can use pumpkin seeds instead.
• Caramel Sauce – Drizzle the top with caramel sauce for added flavor.
• Heavy Cream – If you prefer, you can use heavy cream instead of evaporated milk for a creamier texture.

Pumpkin Dump Cake Tips:

• Butter –Make sure to use cold, salted butter and slice it. This recipe calls for sliced butter on top. Other dump cakes call for the butter to be melted.
• Combine Ingredients – Combine ingredients for the pumpkin cake layer and add to the pan.
• Slow Cooker –You can make this recipe in the slow cooker if you prefer. Place ingredients in crock pot and cook for 2 hours on high.
• Baking Time – The baking time is based on a 9×13 pan. Change you baking time if you pan is different.

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How do you know when Pumpkin Dump Cake is done?

After combining the ingredients, place in the oven and cook for about an hour. I usually check the dump cake after it has been in about 45 minutes. I really like the topping to be golden brown before serving.

Making sure the crust is set and the center is done before removing from the oven. Since this dump cake contains milk and eggs, you want to make sure it is thoroughly cooked.

This is the Best Pumpkin Dump Cake:

We are always trying something new and this is definitely a keeper. If you enjoy pumpkin recipes, I know this will be a hit.

This is the best family favorite fall dessert and really simple to make. I don’t consider myself a baker and it is so quick and easy. The kids love to help and we have the best time together.

It is super easy and so tasty!

How to Store Leftovers:

We recommend refrigerating the leftovers. Wrap dump cake pan in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. Refrigerating the leftovers will allow the dump cake to last a longer.

How to Reheat:

Since we like this Pumpkin Dump Cake warm, we will heat it in the microwave and top with ice cream. You can also reheat in the oven at a temperature of 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.

Why we Love this Pumpkin Dump Cake:

• Easy to make – This pumpkin cake is perfect for all your holiday baking. Easy ingredients and simple to make.
• Flavors – All the flavors you love in one easy to make dessert.
• Texture – We love the creamy pumpkin flavors with the crunchy topping.

Print this Delicious Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake recipe below:

Try these other easy pumpkin recipes:

• Pumpkin Muffin Recipe
• Easy Pumpkin Chocolate Chocolate Chip Bars
• Pumpkin Cookies
• Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
• Pumpkin Delight

Try these other dump cake recipe:

• Chocolate dump cake recipe
• Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake Recipe
• Crock Pot Apple Dump Cake