Description
Pumpkin pie dump cake delights dessert enthusiasts with its simple preparation and rich autumn flavors. Warm spices and creamy pumpkin blend seamlessly, promising you a comforting slice of seasonal happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz) pure pumpkin puree
- 4 eggs (room temperature)
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 15.25 oz spice cake mix (Duncan Hines)
- 1½ cups pecans (finely chopped)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice blend
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, evaporated milk, sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon until the mixture becomes completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, creating a consistent base layer.
- Combine the chopped pecans with the dry cake mix in a separate bowl, then sprinkle this mixture uniformly across the pumpkin layer.
- Melt the butter and mix with milk, then gently pour the liquid over the entire cake mix layer, ensuring complete coverage and moistening all dry ingredients.
- Use a spoon to lightly press any dry cake mix patches, helping them absorb the liquid without disrupting the layers.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the top turns a rich golden brown and the center appears fully set.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dump cake to cool for 15-20 minutes before serving, which helps the layers stabilize and makes cutting easier.
Notes
- Customize the spice blend by adjusting pumpkin pie spice ratios to match personal taste preferences or regional flavor profiles.
- Swap pecans with alternative nuts like walnuts or almonds for dietary restrictions or regional ingredient availability.
- Consider using gluten-free cake mix to transform this dessert into a celiac-friendly option without compromising delectable texture.
- Enhance serving presentation by adding whipped cream, caramel drizzle, or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 386
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg