Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe (2024)

If you are looking for a simple pumpkin recipe that will turn out fabulous, then you need to try out pumpkin dump cake. It is honestly the best dessert recipe made with pumpkin that is easy and delicious.

Pumpkin recipes are some of our favorites in our house and this pumpkin dump cake is no exception! I love that I can make this recipe super quick and know it’s going to taste amazing.

There are no hoops to jump through to make this Thanksgiving dessert. I like to say none of the crazy frizzles, just all the flavor!

The name says it all, this is your non-traditonal pumpkin pie recipe. You just have to dump it all in, add the topping and then let the oven do it’s thing!

Some of my other favorite Thanksgiving desserts to make are our Pumpkin Sheet Cake, Caramel Pecan Turtle Pumpkin Pie, and an all time favorite is Raspberry Cream Cheese Jello Salad!

Fall is the time of year when things pumpkin start appearing everywhere. And when it comes to pumpkin desserts, pumpkin dump cake is a classic favorite among pumpkin fans. This easy pumpkin dump cake recipe is the perfect combination of pumpkin pie filling, extra cinnamon, and a buttery cake mix topping. It’s a great alternative to traditional pumpkin pie, and it’s so easy to make.

One of the best things about this easy dump cake recipe is that it’s an easy fall dessert that’s perfect for a crowd. Simply pour a can of pumpkin pie mix into a prepared baking dish, sprinkle pecans and light brown sugar on top of the cake mix, and bake until the cake is golden brown. When the cake cools, top it off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or cool whip and drizzle caramel sauce on top for that extra sweetness.

If you’re a pumpkin lover, this delicious pumpkin dessert is definitely worth taking a closer look at. Whether you use canned pumpkin or homemade pumpkin puree, this recipe card will give you the best results. And, if you’re watching your calorie diet, you can always make a free version of this dessert recipe by using fresh fruit instead of canned fruit pie filling.

If you’re hosting a Thanksgiving dinner, this easy pumpkin recipe is a great option for an easy Thanksgiving dessert. And, if you’re a fan of pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin cobbler, or any other pumpkin dessert, this pumpkin pecan dump cake is a great addition to your dessert recipes collection. Just make sure to store the leftover cake in an airtight container or cover it with plastic wrap to keep it fresh.

So, whether you’re looking for an easy fall dessert to enjoy with a good book or a dessert recipe to share with friends and family, this easy pumpkin dump cake recipe is a good thing to have on hand.

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Delicious Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe:

Pumpkin puree
Evaporated milk
Brown sugar
Eggs
Pumpkin pie spice
Yellow cake mix
Crushed graham crackers
Toffee pieces
Chopped pecans
Butter
Whipped topping (optional, but always encouraged!)

How To Make Our Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe:

When you are ready to make pumpkin dump cake, start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.

Then prepare your 9×13 inch pan by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray and then set it aside.

Now in a large mixing bowl dump in the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, brown sugar, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice.

Give all of that a good stir to make sure it is completely combined and then pour the batter into the prepared 9×13 inch pan and spread it out evenly.

Then sprinkle the dry cake mix over top of the pumpkin layer, and top it off with the graham cracker crumbs, toffee pieces, and chopped pecans.

After you have those layers set, pour the melted butter evenly over top and then place the pan in the oven and let it bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges have begun to brown.

Once the cake is done baking, pull it from the oven, let it cool down and then serve it with some delicious whipped topping!

To Make This Pumpkin Dessert Recipe You Will Need:

Large mixing bowl
Spatula
9×13 inch pan
Nonstick cooking spray

So Many Fun and Tasty Variations!

You can make this recipe suit you and your family’s taste buds! Or if you love the cake recipe so much that you want to make it again (I definitely don’t blame you!), but want to change it up a little bit you can!

Here are a few of our suggestions on ways to add variety to this delightful pumpkin cake:

Use a spice cake mix instead of yellow cake mix
Try crushed Butterfingers candy bars on top instead of toffee
Cinnamon sugar graham crackers instead of plain graham crackers
Walnuts or any favorite nut instead of pecans (also consider adding nuts to the pumpkin mixture)
Add chocolate chips on top or in between the layers
Top with vanilla ice cream

Make Your Own Cake Mix

This recipe is one you do not want to miss out on. If you happen to have everything you need except the cake mix, don’t worry you might still be in luck!

Simply Scratch has a wonderful homemade yellow cake mix recipe you can make from scratch! And not to mention with everything you probably have at home already.

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Serves: 20

Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe

4 from 3 votes

If you are looking for a simple pumpkin recipe that will turn out fabulous, then you need to try out pumpkin dump cake.

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Ingredients

15 ounces pumpkin puree (1 can)
10 ounces evaporated milk
1 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
15 ¼ ounces yellow cake mix (1 box)
1 cup crushed graham crackers
½ cup toffee pieces (Heath bar pieces)
⅓ cup chopped pecans
1 cup butter (melted)
1 cup whipped topping (optional topping)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan (I used a glass pan) with non stick cooking spray.
Combine pumpkin, evaporated milk, brown sugar, eggs, and pumpkin spice. Stir to combine.
Pour this mixture into the prepared pan and then sprinkle the dry cake mix over all. Then top with graham cracker crumbs, toffee pieces, and pecans.
Then pour the melted butter evenly over the top.
Bake for 45-50 minutes until center is set and edges are browned.
Let cool and then serve with a dollop of whipped topping on each piece.

Video

Notes

There are lots of ways to add variety to this cake. Try any of these to change it up:

Use a spice cake mix instead of yellow cake mix
Try crushed Butterfingers candy bars on top instead of toffee
Cinnamon sugar graham crackers instead of plain graham crackers
Walnuts or any favorite nut instead of pecans (also consider adding nuts to the pumpkin mixture)
Add chocolate chips on top or in between the layers
Top with vanilla ice cream

Nutrition

Calories: 215 kcal · Carbohydrates: 22 g · Protein: 2 g · Fat: 14 g · Saturated Fat: 8 g · Cholesterol: 35 mg · Sodium: 138 mg · Potassium: 125 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 18 g · Vitamin A: 3695 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 63 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Equipment

9×13-inch Baking Pan
Large Mixing Bowl
spatula
Non-stick Cooking Spray

Recipe Details

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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2justByou says:

Looks really good! =0)
~Kim
2justByou.blogspot.com
frkldorange says:

yum! this sounds delicious! I love the story with it - I just made some pumpkin cream cheese muffins and cookies and gave some to the mail deliverer, she was VERY happy and asked for the recipe! Thanks for sharing!
~Jenny
Leafy Tree Crafts says:

Do you prepare the cake mix, or just sprinkle on the un-prepared powder?
Leafy Tree Crafts says:

Do you prepare the cake mix, or just sprinkle on the un-prepared powder?
Leafy Tree Crafts says:

Do you prepare the cake mix, or just sprinkle on the un-prepared powder?
Leafy Tree Crafts says:

Do you prepare the cake mix, or just sprinkle on the un-prepared powder?
Leafy Tree Crafts says:

Do you prepare the cake mix, or just sprinkle on the un-prepared powder?
Darlene S says:

Funny how food sometimes is faddy like fashion. Way back in the 80's is when "dump" cakes first appeared. I used to make different variations for almost everything. Then nobody made them anymore. I've been a hold out and make a dump cake a couple of times a year. They are quick, easy, inexpensive and delicious! Never made a pumpkin one though. SO goin to try this. Oh and to answer another commenters question....no, you do NOT prepare the cake mix, just sprinkle it on. THat's why it's called Dump cake, because you just dump the ingredients in the pan.
Savannah McQueen says:

This looks like a great recipe, and I love how simple it is.
Unknown says:

Is this more of a cake or more of a bar?
Tracey Allison says:

Sounds amazing! Is there a substitute you can recommend for the toffee/heath bar? My hubby is allergic to almonds :(
Six Sisters says:

More of a cake. You could eat it as a bar but I would suggest using a fork. :) thanks for your question! - Kristen
Nancy says:

I made this and it was fantastic! I took it to a function and everyone loved it. Thanks and keep 'em comin'!
Kristin says:

I just tried a similar recipe but used spice cake instead of yellow. It was so delicious! My mom had it with yellow cake before and liked it better with the spice cake. But I'm sure it's still delicious either way.
Hannahnichole85 says:

This is fantastic! How do you store it / how many days does it keep?
wifeofonemomofseven? says:

OMGOSH!! I made these years ago, and lost the recipe, couldn't remember what the recipe called for....thank God for Pinterest cuz I can't believe I found this....been looking for so long and thought I wouldn't find this recipe ever again. I don't remember using heath or toffee bits....did the original recipe call for this? ? Can't wait to make this again!!
Six Sisters says:

The recipe we found calls for it. It just adds to the yumminess!! So glad you found your recipe after all these years! Have a great day! :)
Christine says:

I LOVED this recipe! So yummy, especially the topping! I did add chocolate chips on top...Gotta have chocolate! LOL But next time I will add them in the middle and cook at a lower temperature for a little longer, the bottom was very gooey and the top was a little crispy.
lisa g. says:

This sounds great with a Spice Cake mix. How about using "sugar/cinnamon graham crackers" instead of plain? And how about using a chocolate toffee candy bar broken in small pieces in place of plain toffee bits? Who don't love a little chocolate! Yummy & gotta do it.
Carlyne Brittain says:

This is delicious, no need to alter in any wayI served it with homade vanilla ice cream oh my very addictive
Cammie Gorman says:

I tried it with pecans instead of toffee ... Yum !
Stephanie Brandt says:

This dish was amazing! I did do a few things a bit differently. I added pecans in with the pumpkin purée and added them on top along with the graham crackers(used cinnamon & sugar ones) and Heath bits! Had to cook for about an hour! I absolutely loved the pumpkin pie taste at the bottom with a hard crunch at the top! Will make for years to come!!
Marianne says:

Just eliminate! That's what I will do.
MAL says:

This looks really good, can't wait to try this. But wanted to know if this would work with Sweet potatoes puree also?
Momma Cyd says:

It should work just fine with sweet potato puree too. They are close to the same texture.
Emofa*gg says:

This looks amazing!! But it doesn’t say how many eggs?
Joanne says:

You mention eggs in the instructions, however in the list of ingredients it does not say how many eggs.
Momma Cyd says:

Scroll all the way down to the ingredients and instructions. It's all there.
Rae says:

This was extremely tasty. However I followed the instructions to the letter and then added an additional 5 minutes even but it cooked unevenly. It’s almost more of a trifle/pudding style. The bottom never really firmed up and I was starting to burn the top. It was still absolutely delicious though.
Cheryl H says:

This was such a easy and delicious recipe for our Thanksgiving dessert instead of just regular pumpkin pie. Thanks for making this my new go to for Fall desserts! It’s earned a permanent place in our family!
Laurarn71 says:

Just sprinkle on dry. If you go to YouTube you can watch it being made.
Robbi says:

Would it work to use white cake mix?
Momma Cyd says:

You can use white, but the color will definitely be lighter. Taste will be a little different too. But is should still taste great.
Sarah A says:

I really liked this recipe, but thought it was a tad too sweet. Can I just cut the amount of brown sugar to make it less sweet? Would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!
Momma Cyd says:

We have only made this dump cake as shown in the recipe. By cutting the brown sugar in half, I'm not sure how the taste would be after cooking.

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