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A whole pumpkin dump cake with a golden-brown topping in a baking dish, surrounded by fall decor.

Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe

Chef Bella
This Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe is a quick and easy fall dessert combining creamy pumpkin, warm spices, and a buttery, crispy cake topping. Perfect for Thanksgiving or cozy autumn evenings, it's a no-fuss recipe that’s sure to impress.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 15 oz pumpkin puree
  • 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 box 15.25 oz yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup chopped pecans optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt in the baking dish. Mix evenly.
  • Sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture without stirring.
  • Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, ensuring all dry spots are covered.
  • Sprinkle chopped pecans on top (optional).
  • Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp. Let cool slightly before serving.