Light & Easy 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Dump Cake
A light, fluffy pumpkin dump cake made with just five ingredients and about five minutes of work. Perfect for fall gatherings, this dessert features a tender pumpkin layer topped with a golden, buttery crumble.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice. Whisk together until smooth and well combined, about 2 minutes, until the mixture looks slightly lighter in color and a bit frothy on top.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly across the bottom using a spatula.
- Sprinkle the entire box of yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer, covering every bit of the mixture. Use your fingers to break up any clumps.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix layer. Do not stir.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set properly.
Notes
For gluten-free, use a gluten-free yellow cake mix. For dairy-free, swap butter with melted coconut oil or plant-based butter. Let the cake cool for at least 15-20 minutes before slicing to avoid a soupy texture. Use a serrated knife for clean slices. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of rec
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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