Need a cake that is perfect for fall, this easy pumpkin dump cake is a must make. Made with a butter pecan cake mix, this pumpkin dessert is so easy to make and always a hit during the holiday season.

I love pumpkin season, it’s definitely my favorite time of year. Crisp air, colorful leaves, and of course, pumpkin desserts. This pumpkin dump cake is one of my favorite fall desserts. A layer of creamy pumpkin topped with a butter pecan cake and toffee bits.

Dump cakes are so easy to make, no complicated mixing, frosting, or pie crust making. Everything gets layered in a 9 x 13 baking dish and then is baked till perfection.

I like making this dump cake with a butter pecan cake mix like I use for this honey bun cake. It gives the cake such great flavor. If you can’t find the butter pecan cake, you can substitute with yellow or spice cake mix.

If you love pumpkin pie flavors but want something easier, this cake is a must try. A simple fall dessert perfect for get togethers, potlucks, Thanksgiving, and more.

Want more pumpkin desserts, be sure to try pumpkin dip and pumpkin cheesecake bars.

Why You’ll Love This Cake

• Made easy with a cake mix. This cake comes together easily with the help of boxed cake mix.
• Great pumpkin spice flavor. The pumpkin filling is filled with pumpkin spice flavor.
• No mixer required. You can whisk the ingredients together and then sprinkle the cake mix on top.
• Simple to customize. Change up the cake mix or toppings to make it your own.

Ingredients

You can make this pumpkin pie dump cake with simple ingredients. Make sure to use canned pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.

• Butter pecan cake mix: I like using a butter pecan cake mix for this recipe because it has great fall flavor. You can substitute with yellow cake mix or spice cake mix.
• Pumpkin puree: Make sure to use a can of pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
• Brown sugar: Light brown sugar adds a little extra sweetness to the cake.
• Evaporated milk: Make sure to use evaporated milk not sweetened condensed milk.
• Vanilla: Adds a little sweetness and warmth to the pumpkin mixture.
• Eggs: Three eggs help to bind the cake batter together.
• Butter: Melted unsalted butter is poured over the cake mix to help it brown up.
• Pumpkin pie spice: This helps to give the cake the cozy fall flavor. You can use premade or homemade pumpkin pie spice.
• Toffee bits: This is an optional ingredient but I like the little bit of crunch and flavor it gives to the pumpkin cake.

How To Make Pumpkin Dump Cake

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1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar, and vanilla.

3. Pour the batter in the prepared baking dish.
4. Sprinkle the cake mix over the pumpkin mixture in an even layer.

5. Pour melted butter over the cake mix. Top with toffee bits.
6. Bake the cake for 50 minutes or until cake is set.
7. Let the pumpkin cake cool for 30 minutes before serving.

Heather Recipe Tips

• Sprinkle the cake mix evenly. This will help everything bake up evenly.
• Try and cover as much of the cake mix as you can with the melted butter. I like to take a spoon or small spatula to press the cake mix into the butter. Make sure to do this gently so that it doesn’t mix in with the pumpkin layer.
• Check the cake around 30 minutes. If the top of the cake is starting to get golden brown, you can loosely cover with foil to prevent the top from burning.
• Let it rest before serving. I recommend letting it set about 30 minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestions

This cake is delicious on it’s own but I also like serving it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla or butter pecan ice cream.

Variations

• Cake: Substitute the butter pecan cake mix with yellow cake mix, golden butter cake, or spice cake mix.
• Nuts: For extra crunch, top the cake with chopped pecans.

Storage

Store any leftover cake covered at room temperature for 3-4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

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