Pumpkin Dump Cake
If you are a lover of dump cakes you have to try out this pumpkin dump cake. It is a carrot cake base paired with pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and more. The perfect pumpkin mixture that is easy prep and bakes up beautifully. Hands down, my favorite dump cake recipes for the fall season.
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This easy pumpkin dump cake recipe is great for a simple dessert to dish up after dinner or even to serve a crowd at the holidays. A pumpkin cake that pairs with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side, whipped cream, or eat alone. An easy fall dessert you will want to make over and over again.
Now, if you are a pumpkin spice lover, I have some more pumpkin recipes you might want to try out. Try out these pumpkin whoopie pies. They are so decadent. Pumpkin truffles or even my pumpkin swirl cheesecake bars.
Why you’ll love this pumpkin pie dump cake recipe
- Pumpkin Dessert
- Easy Recipe
- Easy Dump Cake Recipe
- Boxed Cake Mix Used
- Pumpkin Fans Go Nuts
- Budget Friendly
Ingredients for Pumpkin Dump Cake
- Pumpkin Puree – Make sure you are using real pumpkin puree. Don’t mistake it for pumpkin pie mix.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice – Pumpkin fans love pumpkin pie spice. It is going to really give you that pumpkin flavor you want.
- Cream Cheese Frosting – This is where the dump cake goes from tasty to decadent!
- Walnuts – These are optional but add a nice texture to the cake.
- Carrot Cake Mix – Buy cake mix at the store to use for this recipe. Any brand works.
- Butter – Real butter is needed, no margarine.
How To Make Pumpkin Dump Cake
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Step One: Preheat the oven as directed. Then, prep your 13X9 baking dish with cooking spray.
Step Two: Put the pumpkin puree in the bottom of the pan and spread evenly. (Photo 1)
Step Three: Next, sprinkle pumpkin spice seasoning over the puree. Microwave the cream cheese frosting to thin it up a bit. (Photo 2)
Step Four: Pour the frosting over the pumpkin, creating an even layer. (Photo 3)
Step Five: Next, add walnuts and the cake mix. Spread both evenly. (Photos 4 & 5)
Step Six: Thinly slice the butter and place over the top of the cake. (Photo 6)
Step Seven: Bake as directed and then allow the dish to cool before slicing and serving. (Photos 7 & 8)
Storing Leftover Cake
Refrigerate – Any cake that is left needs to be refrigerated. You will find the cake spoils if left out at room temperature. Just place your cake in a covered dish and refrigerate for 3-5 days.
Freezing – If you want, you can freeze any leftover pumpkin pie cake. Simply freeze in a proper container for 2-3 months. Then thaw the cake in the fridge overnight before you plan to eat it.
Recipe FAQs
As the butter melts, it will help take the dry cake mix and transform it into a traditional cake. This pumpkin version dump cake is so simple to make, and the butter helps to create a light cake.
Dump cakes are more like a cobbler style. The canned pumpkin gives this cake almost a soft pumpkin pie texture. Then you have the top layer, which is more cake-like. It is a very delicious recipe that makes for a great recipe.
Pumpkin Dump Cake
Equipment
- 9X13 Pan
Ingredients
- 2 cans pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 can cream cheese frosting
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
- 1 box carrot cake mix
- 1 ½ sticks butter sliced thin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (177 °C) degrees and prepare a 13×9 pan with nonstick spray
- Spread pumpkin in pan2 cans pumpkin puree
- Sprinkle on pumpkin pie spice1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- Microwave frosting for about 30 seconds and pour over pumpkin1 can cream cheese frosting
- Sprinkle on walnuts then evenly add the cake mix1 cup walnuts,1 box carrot cake mix
- Place butter slices on top1 ½ sticks butter
- Bake for 40-45 minutes
- Cool completely and serve
Nutrition Information
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Love the carrot and pumpkin combination and it’s great how a cake mix can be taken to the next level in this cake.
So simple! We used pecans instead of walnuts and it was sooo good! So glad we have leftovers for later too! Perfect no-fuss fall dessert!
I have everything I need for this dish, can’t wait to make it this weekend! My family is going to love this!
Love this dump cake recipe! It’s not the prettiest dessert but the taste is amazing so we keep coming back for more!
This is an easy recipe. I love all the fall flavors here
I can see why this is a fall favorite! It sounds so good with the combination of carrot cake mix and pumpkin puree. Such great flavors!
Such a simple dessert! I’ll definitely be making this in the fall.
I always have several cans of pumpkin puree in my cupboard! This dump cake is perfect for a Thanksgiving dessert and so easy to make too!
Simple and tasty fall dessert! I make this cake often and everyone loves it. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks this was yummy. Carrot cake mix was a great idea!