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Pumpkin Dump Cake with whipped cream on white plate.

Pumpkin Dump Cake

Chef Jenn
This Pumpkin Dump Cake layers creamy pumpkin custard with a golden buttery cake topping. Simple, seasonal, and perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert, Fall Baking, Snack
Cuisine American, Southern-Inspired
Servings 12
Calories 411 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 29 ounces pure pumpkin puree 1 large can or 2 15-ounce cans
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk 1 can
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1½ sticks butter cut into thin slices

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  • Combine the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl.
  • Mix with a hand mixer on low speed until just combined.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin filling.
  • Spread the cake mix gently with a spatula or knife so it covers the filling.
  • Arrange the butter slices in neat rows on top of the cake mix.
  • Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Don’t skip cooling; the filling firms up as it cools.
  • Slice the butter thin so it melts evenly across the top.
  • This cake is even better the next day after chilling overnight.
  • Serve it warm for a softer filling or cold for a firmer texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 461mgPotassium: 296mgFiber: 3gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 11152IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 212mgIron: 2mg
Keyword canned pumpkin recipe, easy pumpkin dessert, fall baking recipe, pumpkin dump cake, pumpkin spice cake, Thanksgiving pumpkin dessert
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