Description
This Pumpkin Dump Cake is a comforting and easy-to-make fall dessert that layers a spiced pumpkin mixture with a yellow cake mix, topped with crunchy graham crackers or pecans and optional toffee bits. It bakes into a rich, golden-brown cake that perfectly balances moist pumpkin filling with a buttery, crunchy topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Mixture
- 1 (15 ounce) can pure Pumpkin
- 1 (10 ounce) can Evaporated Milk
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Topping
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
- 1 cup coarsely crushed graham crackers or pecans
- 1/2 cup toffee bits (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Mix Pumpkin Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned pumpkin, evaporated milk, light brown sugar, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Pour this mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Add Dry Topping: Evenly sprinkle the entire box of yellow cake mix over the pumpkin mixture in the pan, making sure to cover the surface completely.
- Top with Crunch: Sprinkle the coarsely crushed graham crackers or pecans and, if using, the toffee bits over the cake mix layer for added texture and flavor.
- Pour Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the entire top layer to help it brown beautifully and create a rich crust as it bakes.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes. The dump cake is done when the center is set and the edges are lightly browned.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature for a comforting fall dessert.
Notes
- Use freshly crushed graham crackers or pecans for the best texture.
- Toffee bits are optional but add a delicious caramel flavor and crunch.
- Make sure to fully cover the pumpkin mixture with the cake mix to ensure even baking.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving to let it set.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
