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Warm Pumpkin Dump Cake in a 6x6 baking dish topped with golden cake crust and chopped nuts

Christmas Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe


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  • Author: Chef Elise
  • Total Time: 45–50 min
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe is an easy, cozy dessert featuring pumpkin purée, yellow cake mix, warm spices, brown and granulated sugar, and melted butter. Perfectly soft, slightly crisp, and ideal for fall gatherings or a quick, comforting treat.


Ingredients

1 cup pumpkin purée

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup evaporated milk

1 egg

1/2 box yellow cake mix (about 7.5 oz)

1/4 cup melted butter

Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts for topping


Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a small baking dish (about 6×6 or similar).

In the dish, whisk together pumpkin purée, both sugars, spices, salt, evaporated milk, and egg until smooth.

Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture—do not stir.

Drizzle melted butter evenly over the top. Sprinkle with nuts if using.

Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden on top and set in the center.

Let cool slightly before serving. Delicious warm or chilled with whipped cream.

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 35–40 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Homemade