Pumpkin Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- plus more, optional, to taste, for garnish1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cans pure pumpkin
15-ounce
- 1 cup unsalted butter
melted, divided
- 1 box yellow cake mix
15.25-ounce
- optional, to taste, for servingwhipped cream
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- 2
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, the brown sugar, the eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the nutmeg, the cinnamon, the ginger, and the vanilla until well-combined.
- 4
Add the pumpkin to the milk mixture, whisking to combine.
- 5
Whisk in 1/4 cup of the melted butter.
- 6
Evenly spread the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- 7
Sprinkle the cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture.
- 8
Drizzle the remaining melted butter over the cake mix, using a spoon to gently spread the butter around and allowing the butter to soak into the cake mix.
- 9
Bake until the top is browned and cooked through, about 1 hour.
- 10
Allow the cake to cool to room temperature.
- 11
Serve topped with the whipped cream and the extra nutmeg.
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About this Recipe
Ready for an effortlessly delightful dessert that tastes like autumn in every bite? This Pumpkin Dump Cake is the perfect answer, delivering creamy, spiced pumpkin bliss with minimal effort.
Why This Recipe Works
Dump cakes are celebrated for their incredible simplicity, and this recipe truly embodies that spirit. You'll love how easy it is to achieve a genuinely impressive dessert. The magic lies in layering rich, spiced pumpkin pie filling with a buttery cake topping, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors with virtually no fuss.
What to Expect
Prepare for a dessert that marries the comforting essence of pumpkin pie with the convenience of a cake. Each forkful offers a lush, creamy layer of pumpkin filling, fragrant with nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger, perfectly complemented by a tender, golden brown cake layer. The butter-infused cake topping bakes down to a delightful crumble that adds a fantastic textural contrast to the smooth pumpkin. It's a truly satisfying treat that tastes homemade without requiring hours in the kitchen.
Customization & Variations
This Pumpkin Dump Cake is wonderful as is, but you can easily tailor it to your preferences. The recipe mentions an optional dollop of whipped cream for serving, which adds a light, airy contrast to the rich cake. You can also sprinkle extra nutmeg over the top for an added aromatic touch before serving, if your whimsy so desires.
Serving & Context
This fall-festive Pumpkin Dump Cake is ideal for any autumn gathering, from a casual family dinner to a holiday potluck. Serve it warm with that optional dollop of whipped cream to truly impress your guests with its easy elegance and comforting flavors.