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Pumpkin Dump Cake

This Pumpkin Dump Cake is the most delicious fall dessert EVER, and you need to try it ASAP! It’s literally fall in a baking dish, and I promise it’ll have your house smelling like a cozy autumn dream. Plus, it’s so ridiculously easy, you’ll barely have to lift a finger. No fancy steps or hours in the kitchen – just dump, bake, and enjoy!

You know it can get a little hectic in my life both on and off the farm and sometimes I just didn’t have the energy to go all out on a big dessert. Hello pumpkin dump cake. My husband’s roommate used to bring this home when he’d visit his mama back in college. I was always so excited when he brought home “Viv Dog’s” pumpkin dessert. This is just like hers except I use butter and I think her recipe called for a bottle of squeezable Parkay. Either way you do it, you’ll love it! It is buttery, spicy, and decadent – like eating a slice of heaven with a side of pumpkin spice. 😍

Why You’ll Love It:

Super easy – no mixing bowls, no stress, just layer and bake.
Buttery AF – the cake mix and butter combo gives it this rich, melt-in-your-mouth topping.
Perfect for fall vibes – it’s like wrapping yourself in a warm blanket of pumpkin goodness!

What You Need:

1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie filling, you know the difference 😉)
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon (or more if you’re feeling spicy!)
1 box yellow cake mix
1 cup unsalted butter, melted (the more butter, the better, right?)
A sprinkle of chopped pecans (optional but YUM)

How to Make This Magic Happen:

Preheat that oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
In a bowl, mix up the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, and cinnamon. It’ll smell like heaven already.
Dump that pumpkin mixture into the baking dish. This is the best part – no extra dishes!
Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top. Trust me, don’t mix it – the magic happens when it’s all layered.
Drizzle that glorious melted butter all over the top. It’s going to seep down and make the cake topping all crispy and buttery. 😋
If you’re feeling fancy, sprinkle some chopped pecans on top for a little crunch.
Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until the top is golden and crispy. Your kitchen will smell AMAZING.