Description
This Pumpkin Dump Cake is a delightful and easy-to-make fall dessert that combines rich pumpkin flavor with a sweet cake topping and crunchy pecans. Perfect for cozy autumn gatherings, this dump cake requires minimal prep and delivers maximum comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Mixture
- 2 (15 ounce) cans pure pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 Tablespoon pumpkin spice seasoning
- 4 eggs
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup butter (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix Pumpkin Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, pumpkin spice seasoning, eggs, evaporated milk, and pure vanilla extract. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Layer the Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the entire package of yellow cake mix directly over the pumpkin mixture in the bowl. Do not stir, just let it settle on top.
- Add Pecans: Sprinkle 1 cup of chopped pecans evenly over the cake mix layer. This adds a wonderful nutty crunch to the dessert.
- Top with Butter: Slice 1 cup of butter into thin pieces and evenly distribute the slices over the pecans and cake mix topping. The butter will melt and create a golden crust.
- Bake the Cake: Place the prepared pan in the preheated oven and bake at 350°F for 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and the cake is set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. This dessert is best enjoyed warm, accompanied by ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- This Pumpkin Dump Cake recipe is a quick and easy dessert made with simple pantry ingredients.
- It’s perfect for fall gatherings and holiday celebrations.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or omit nuts if preferred.
- Serve warm for the best flavor experience, especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 488 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 103 mg
