Description
Pumpkin Dump Cake is the ultimate autumn dessert that captures the essence of fall in every bite. This easy-to-make treat combines rich pumpkin puree with warm spices and a golden cake topping, creating a gooey, comforting dish that’s perfect for chilly evenings and gatherings. Whether served warm with a scoop of ice cream or chilled as leftovers, this cake is sure to impress your friends and family without requiring hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the pumpkin mixture; do not stir.
- Optionally, add chopped nuts on top of the cake mix.
- Carefully pour water evenly over the entire mixture without mixing.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 140g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg