Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake with Yellow Cake Mix
This Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake is a simple 3-ingredient fall dessert that comes together in minutes. With a buttery, crunchy top and soft spiced pumpkin underneath, it’s the perfect treat for any autumn gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the entire 15-ounce can of pumpkin puree into a 9×13-inch baking dish in an even layer.
- Sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer. Do not stir.
- Pour the melted butter slowly and evenly over the cake mix. Do not stir.
- If using, sprinkle optional toppings (pumpkin pie spice, chopped nuts) over the top.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
- Let the cake cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Don’t overmix or stir the layers. Melt the butter completely for a more even crust. Let the cake rest for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set. For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free yellow cake mix. For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with plant-based butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 340
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
Keywords: pumpkin dump cake, easy pumpkin dessert, 3-ingredient dessert, fall dessert, yellow cake mix pumpkin cake