Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe
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Pumpkin Dump Cake

By: Carolyn Busch 
"There are different variations of this popular recipe. I think this is the easiest one to remember and to do. Serve cool with whipped cream. Make sure to sprinkle the butter over the cake mix evenly for the crunchiest topping. "

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (29 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package spice cake mix
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup melted butter

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs, brown sugar, white sugar and milk. Stir in cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt. Pour into pan. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin filling. Sprinkle pecans over the cake mix. Drizzle melted butter over all.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Allow to cool.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 434 | Total Fat: 20.1g | Cholesterol: 82mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2006 by ande16   view full review
Hello fellow reviewers. I'm not an experienced dump cake maker or eater, BUT, the 20 or 30...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by LELAALTMAN   view full review
my co-workers certainly enjoyed this concoction, but to call it a cake is missleading. it's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2003 by pattiep   view full review
I make this often, and always get great results! If I take it to work, it is gone by lunch! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2003 by MARIANNEH   view full review
This was very tasty, and smelled great while it was cooking. Be sure to let it cool...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2009 by joraz1098   view full review
Notes: Added extra cinnamon along with some nutmeg. After all the wet ingredients are mixed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2007 by JulieGee   view full review
This was a wonderful fall dessert! My co-workers raved about it. Best served with Cool Whip....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by ELKIE1 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was one of the best dump cakes I have ever eaten, even my non-pumpkin liking husband...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2007 by catharkins   view full review
I make this recipe a lot. In fact, if there is a pot luck of any sort in the fall or winter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2003 by TERRA LYON   view full review
Wow! My husband wanted an alternative to traditional pumpkin pie. He wanted something...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2010 by GAMMA KATSY Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe is so good and so easy. The spice cake topping was over the top. I really liked...

 

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