Description
Seasonal comfort meets sweet simplicity in this pumpkin pie dump cake, blending classic holiday flavors with effortless preparation. Creamy pumpkin layers and buttery cake crumbles create a rustic dessert you’ll crave from first delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can pumpkin puree
- 1 (12 ounces / 340 grams) can evaporated milk
- 3 eggs
- 1 box spice cake mix
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 sticks (1 cup / 226 grams) butter, melted
- whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and thoroughly coating a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Create a silky pumpkin base by whisking together pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, and cinnamon until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform in color.
- Gently pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even distribution across the entire surface.
- Shower the dry cake mix over the pumpkin layer, making sure to cover the entire surface with an uniform layer of crumbly mix.
- Carefully drizzle melted butter across the cake mix, allowing it to seep into the dry ingredients and create pockets of moisture.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the top turns a golden brown and the edges appear slightly crisp.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dessert to cool completely at room temperature for approximately one hour.
- Once cooled, cover the dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for enhanced flavor melding and firmer texture.
- When ready to serve, slice into generous portions and top with a luxurious dollop of freshly whipped cream for a decadent finish.
Notes
- Ensure the pumpkin mixture is completely smooth by whisking thoroughly to prevent lumpy texture and create a silky consistency.
- Use room temperature eggs for better blending and more even mixing with the pumpkin puree.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional cake mix with a gluten-free yellow cake mix alternative.
- Enhance flavor by adding a pinch of nutmeg or ground ginger to the pumpkin mixture for extra warmth and depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg