Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe
This Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe is a cozy fall dessert with all the warm, spiced flavor you expect from pumpkin season.
It has that rich pumpkin pie taste with a simple baked topping that turns golden as it cooks.

If you enjoy pumpkin pie dump cake, canned pumpkin desserts, or other fall dump cake recipes, this is a great one to add to your autumn and Thanksgiving baking list.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow or spice cake mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Prep and Cook Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (approximately)
- Servings: 8
How to Make Pumpkin Dump Cake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth and thoroughly combined.

Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.

Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture. Do not stir.
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts or pecans over the top.

Bake for 45–55 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the pumpkin layer is set.

The centre may remain slightly soft but should not look liquid.
Let it cool for approximately 15 minutes before serving.
Serve warm on its own or with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or Greek yogurt.



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Pumpkin Dump Cake
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture. Do not stir.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts or pecans over the top.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the pumpkin layer is set.
- The centre may remain slightly soft but should not look liquid.
- Let it cool for approximately 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm on its own or with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or Greek yogurt.
