Description
A super simple, no-fuss pumpkin dessert where you ‘dump’ ingredients into a pan and bake — perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Spread the pumpkin puree evenly in the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves over the pumpkin.
- Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix on top of the pumpkin layer.
- Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix.
- Optional: sprinkle chopped nuts over the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and set.
- Allow to cool slightly, then serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Notes
You can use a boxed spice cake mix instead of yellow cake for extra flavor. Great for potlucks or casual fall desserts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: pumpkin dump cake, easy pumpkin dessert, fall dessert, pumpkin recipe, no-fuss pumpkin cake