This Pumpkin Pie Cake, also known as Pumpkin Dump Cake, is not only BETTER than pumpkin pie, it’s SO much easier. Everyone always raves and asks for the recipe!
If you make just one pumpkin dessert this fall, let this Pumpkin Pie Cake be the one.
You won’t regret it for even one second.
Easy and – in my humble opinion – even BETTER than pumpkin pie! It’s called Pumpkin Pie Cake but it’s really sort of half pie, half cake. Gooier than a cake, slightly more firm than a pie and so damn addicting! Many people call it Pumpkin Dump Cake because it’s as easy as dumping the ingredients in a pan and baking it!
HOW TO MAKE PUMPKIN PIE CAKE?
Making pumpkin pie cake is even less work than a pie with a store-bought crust. You can watch the video above for the visual, but all that’s required is to mix up some pumpkin puree with a few other ingredients, pour into a pan, then top with dry cake mix, butt, r and chopped pecans. Bake your pumpkin dump cake and you’re done!
You could try walnuts in place of the pecans or a different flavor cake mix if that’s what you’ve got on hand. I’ve found that the spice cake mix flavor works best, but play around and make it your own! Freshly whipped cream is delightful here, too, but a good vanilla ice cream never hurt anybody :)
Pumpkin pie has been one of my favorite pies since I was a kid. My mom always made her holiday pies from scratch; beautiful pies that would sit on the counter all day until we could finally sit down to the big meal. She still does that today, but I’ll be sneaking in this Pumpkin Pie Cake for everyone to enjoy, too!
WHAT IS IN PUMPKIN PIE SPICE?
This recipe calls for pumpkin pie spice, which is widely available at most grocery stores. You can easily make your own though! Pumpkin pie spice contains cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and nutmeg. I’ll usually make my own because it’s so much cheaper, plus I don’t care for cloves which is in many of the store-bought versions. You can add a pinch of cloves to your mix if you like that flavor. I usually do 1/4 cup cinnamon, 1 tablespoon allspice, and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon EACH of the ground ginger and nutmeg. Grating your nutmeg fresh will make your pumpkin pie spice taste even better!
It’s hard to believe we’re already in the middle of pumpkin-flavored-everything season and, I’ll admit, I’ve resisted it for weeks. This Pumpkin Pie Cake has really changed my tune though; it’s worth taking the plunge. Normally I’m making my Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes with Bourbon Pecan Caramel Sauce this time of year. Sometimes the easy road is also the most delicious though!
Pumpkin Pie Cake
This "cake" is sort of half cake, half pie. It will become your new favorite pumpkin dessert!
Ingredients
- 2 14.5 ounce cans pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 1 12 ounce can evaporated milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 box spice cake mix
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In large mixing bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, eggs, evaporated milk, sugar, salt and pumpkin pie spice.
- Pour mixture into greased 13x9 inch pan. Sprinkle dry cake mix on top, taking care to cover mixture. Pour melted butter over cake mix, then sprinkle pecans on top.
- Bake for one hour or until "cake" is set. Top with whipped cream and enjoy!
Notes
adapted from allrecipes.com
Georgiateacoffee says
THis is New Dish for Me because Cake is made by bread, butter, milk etc.
Kristy Bernardo says
Hi Georgiateacoffee, thanks for stopping by! This recipe uses a cake mix ;-) I’ve never made a cake with bread but if you have a recipe you’re willing to share, feel free to post here. I’m always interested in hearing about my readers favorite recipes! I know you’ll love this Pumpkin Pie Cake; please let me know if you try it. Cheers :)
MegUnprocessed says
I love pumpkin! Great video too!
Kristy Bernardo says
Thanks, Meg!
Nicole says
This looks soooo good! Dump cakes are my guilty pleasure and I love the idea of combining pumpkin pie with the dump cake technique!
Kristy Bernardo says
Thanks, Nicole! It’s SO easy and SO good!
Heather says
seeing as how I am terrible about making pies, this is going to be my Thanksgiving dessert. it looks incredible
Kristy Bernardo says
You will love this one, Heather! It’s SO crazy good. I like all of my recipes but, like anyone, have my faves. This is definitely one of them.
2pots2cook says
Your work brings me to a new level of food blogging ! Thank you so much !
Kristy Bernardo says
Wow, thank you! That’s quite a compliment. Cheers :)
Stephanie says
Thanks for the cake. Look at great. Easy to do. Nice weekend
Liz says
I’ve heard talk of this cake for years—but your description has my dying to bake it up ASAP!
Lindsay Cotter says
Love how easy this is to make! This is a perfect fall dessert!
Katie says
This makes me feel like fall, which I absolutely love! Some of my favorite smells and flavors right here!
Erin says
Such a great fall dessert! Love those pecanson top too!
Jennifer Blake says
I am definitely a cake person versus pie. Love getting this fall classic in cake form!
Carolyn says
I totally want to try this with some of my low carb ingredients!
Kristy says
That’s on my list to make, too! :)
Lauren says
About 32 years ago a coworker gave me a recipe much like this version here https://cookingwithruthie.com/. It’s a fam favorite and I’d misplaced it so just made this version today—-it’s cooling now.
Your version is much easier using the same ingredients! Next time I do it your way! No bottom “crust” or streusel topping but who cares? Saves about 20 minutes of prep time during the holidays. Thanks