Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake: Best 3-Ingredient Fall Dessert
A simple, 3-ingredient pumpkin dump cake with a buttery, crunchy top and soft, spiced pumpkin layer. Perfect for fall gatherings and easy enough for any baker.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can of pure pumpkin puree
- 1 (13.25-ounce) box of yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts, coarse sugar, caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
- In the baking dish, mix pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Spread into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the entire dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer. Do not stir.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix.
- If using, sprinkle nuts over the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until top is golden brown and edges are bubbly.
- Cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Let the cake cool completely for cleaner slices. The top may have dry spots, which is normal. For best results, use a serrated knife to cut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cak
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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