Description
One-Pan Pumpkin Dump Cake is a cozy, comforting dessert that combines the rich warmth of pumpkin, buttery cake topping, and fall spices baked together in a single pan. This easy recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort and cleanup, perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Layer
- 1 can (15 oz) canned pumpkin
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Cake Topping
- 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Your Pan: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray to prevent sticking and help crisp the edges.
- Mix the Pumpkin Layer: In a large bowl, combine canned pumpkin, evaporated milk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Whisk thoroughly until smooth for a uniform, flavorful base.
- Spread Pumpkin Mixture: Pour the pumpkin blend evenly into the prepared baking dish, creating a solid layer beneath the cake mix topping.
- Add Cake Mix Topping: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer, covering the entire surface without mixing the layers to ensure a crisp crust.
- Drizzle with Butter: Melt the butter and drizzle it generously over the dry cake mix, which is essential for creating a golden crust and moist interior contrast.
- Bake Until Golden: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool Before Serving: Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes to allow the layers to settle and to improve slicing consistency. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Spread ingredients evenly for consistent baking and texture.
- Drizzle melted butter gently but thoroughly to avoid clumps.
- Use freshly ground cinnamon and nutmeg for better flavor.
- Watch the cake from 45 minutes to avoid overbaking and dryness.
- Serve warm to enjoy the contrast between hot filling and crisp topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg