Description
This cozy mini pumpkin dump cake is rich, spiced, and ridiculously easy. Just layer, bake, and serve—no mixing bowls required!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 box yellow cake mix (about 7.5 oz)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a small baking dish (about 6×6 or similar).
- In the dish, whisk together pumpkin purée, both sugars, spices, salt, evaporated milk, and egg until smooth.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture—do not stir.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly over the top. Sprinkle with nuts if using.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden on top and set in the center.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Delicious warm or chilled with whipped cream.
Notes
Make it dairy-free by swapping butter and evaporated milk for plant-based alternatives. Perfect for a cozy night in or a quick fall dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: mini dump cake, pumpkin dessert, fall baking, easy pumpkin recipe, cozy dessert