Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake: Best 3-Ingredient Dessert
This easy pumpkin dump cake is a simple, foolproof dessert made with just three main ingredients: canned pumpkin, yellow cake mix, and butter. It features a buttery, crumbly topping over a silky, spiced pumpkin layer, perfect for fall gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer. Do not stir.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix. Do not stir.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, until golden brown and edges are bubbly. Center should be set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, sprinkle ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts over the cake mix before adding butter. Let cool at least 15 minutes before cutting to allow the pumpkin layer to set. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
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