Easy Eggless Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe (2024)

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This Easy Eggless Pumpkin Dump Cake is bursting with pumpkin goodness! You will need just a handful of pantry staples and 10 minutes (probably less) to prep it, and you’ll be enjoying this sweet fall-inspired treat in no time. The recipe includes step-by-step photos and lots of tips.

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1.Eggless Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe Highlights

2.Ingredients You’ll Need

6.Frequently Asked Questions

7.More Eggless Pumpkin Recipes You’ll Love!

8.Recipe Card 📖

9.Easy Eggless Pumpkin Dump Cake

Eggless Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe Highlights

Need a quick and easy holiday dessert? I’ve got you covered … this Easy Eggless Pumpkin Dump Cake is a win!

Perfectly spiced pumpkin pie layer topped with a crunchy and buttery cake mix and toasted pecans—a No-Fuss and luscious dessert for any occasion.

You will need just a handful of pantry staples and 10 minutes (probably less) to prep it; you’ll be enjoying this sweet fall-inspired treat in no time. This is a perfect dessert to share with friends and family.

This Easy Eggless Pumpkin Dump Cake may just become my new easy go-to dessert recipe! A big dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream makes this dump cake even better.

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Ingredients You’ll Need

Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions(scroll down).

You’ll need:

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Ingredients Notes & Substitutions

  • Pumpkin Puree: It must be pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. I use and recommendLibby’s100% Pure Pumpkin.
  • Evaporated Milk: You don’t have evaporated milk? No problem!! Check out my post aboutHow to Make Evaporated Milk at home.
  • Sugar: Regular white granulated sugar o caster sugar. I do not recommend reducing the amount of sugar or changing the type of sugar, as it will change the texture of the cake.
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice: This is a blend of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice and is easily found in most American grocery stores. If this blend is not available in your country, you can use 1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg, ¼ tsp cloves, and ¼ tsp allspice.
  • Cornstarch: You can substitute for potato starch 1:1.
  • Yellow Cake Mix: Feel free to use spice cake mix for a bolder fall flavor.
  • Butter: I prefer to use unsalted butter because the cake mix usually has salt added.
  • Pecans: You can substitute for walnuts or omit them if you have a nut allergy.

Step By Step Recipe Photo Tutorial

Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions(scroll down).

Step 1 – Mix Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine canned pumpkin, evaporated milk, sugar, pumpkin spice, and sugar; Mix until well blended. Sprinkle the cornstarch on top and mix until well incorporated and no lumps. Pour the pumpkin mixture into your prepared baking dish.

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Step 2 – Sprinkle the Cake Mix

Sprinkle a package of dry yellow cake mix over the top, spreading evenly. Top with chopped pecans and evenly drizzle the melted butter over the entire cake.

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Step 3 – Bake

Bake until the top is set and golden brown and the edges are set.

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Storing & Freezing Instructions

Store the cake well covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Freeze: This cake can be frozen for up to 2 months. Make sure it’s well covered to avoid freezer burn. To serve, thaw overnight or at room temperature until ready to eat.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Is a Dump Cake?

A dump cake is a super easy-to-make cake in which you basically dump all of the ingredients in a pan and bake.

What If I Don’t Have Yellow Cake Mix?

You could use a white cake mix or pumpkin spice cake mix instead.

How Can I Substitute Evaporated Milk?

The evaporated milk in this recipe is used as a thickening agent, so I wouldn’t recommend skipping it. However, you can make your own evaporated milk at home. To make 1 cup of evaporated milk, place 2 cups of regular milk into a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Turn heat on medium-low, and simmer, occasionally whisking, until the amount of milk has been reduced in half, about 30 minutes.

How Do I Know When My Eggless Pumpkin Dump Cake Is Ready?

Your dump cake is ready when the top is set and golden brown and the edges are set. The center will be wobbly. Meaning that when you nudge your cake, the filling should be firmer around the edges but still jiggle in the center. If in doubt, insert a knife into the edge of the filling; if it comes out moist but clean, it’s ready. It doesn’t have to be bone dry right out of the oven—remember, the filling continues to set as it cools.

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Easy Eggless Pumpkin Dump Cake

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This Easy Eggless Pumpkin Dump Cake is bursting with pumpkin goodness! You will need just a handful of pantry staples and 10 minutes (probably less) to prep it, and you’ll be enjoying this sweet fall-inspired treat in no time.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Servings 12 portions

Ingredients

  • 1 can (425 g) pumpkin puree
  • 1 can (354 ml) evaporated milk
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (6 g) pumpkin pie spice (see notes)
  • 1/3 cup (50 g) cornstarch
  • 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (140 g) pecans, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Lightly grease a 9-x-13-inch (35-x-24-cm) baking pan with baking spray.

  • In a large bowl, combine canned pumpkin, evaporated milk, sugar, pumpkin spice, sugar; Mix until well blended. Sprinkle the cornstarch on top and mix until well incorporated and no lumps.

  • Pour the pumpkin mixture into your prepared baking dish.

  • Sprinkle a package of dry yellow cake mix over the top, spreading evenly.

  • Top with chopped pecans and evenly drizzle the melted butter over the entire cake.

  • Bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until the top is set and golden brown and the edges are set. The center will be wobbly. Note: when you nudge your cake, the filling should be firmer around the edges but still jiggle in the center. If in doubt, insert a knife into the edge of the filling comes out moist but clean. It doesn’t have to be bone dry right out of the oven—remember, the filling continues to set as it cools.

  • Remove pan from the oven to a wire rack to cool completely. Allow cooling before serving.

  • You can serve this cake topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Oriana’s Notes

Evaporated milk:The evaporated milk in this recipe is used as a thickening agent, so I wouldn’t recommend skipping it. However, you can make your own evaporated milk at home. To make 1 1/2 cups of evaporated milk, place 3 cups of regular milk into a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Turn heat on medium-low, and simmer, occasionally whisking, until the amount of milk has been reduced in half, about 30 minutes.

Pumpkin Pie Spice: If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice,​ you can use 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger + cloves + nutmeg + allspice + 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.

Store the cake well covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Freeze: This cake can be frozen for up to 2 months. Make sure it’s well covered to avoid freezer burn. To serve, thaw overnight or at room temperature until ready to eat.

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Please note that nutritional information is a rough estimate, and it can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 441kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gSugar: 18g

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Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Calories 441

Keyword cake dump eggfree Eggless pumpkin

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FAQs

What is the biggest mistake to avoid when making a dump cake? ›

However, always refrain from mixing either cold or melted butter into the dry cake mix when assembling. Don't make this dump cake mistake, and you'll be raking in the compliments at your next get-together.

Is dump cake supposed to be gooey? ›

Yes! Is dump cake supposed to be runny? Compared to other kinds of cakes, dump cake does bake up a little less caky and little more gooey thanks to all of the delicious fruit.

Does a dump cake need to be refrigerated? ›

Do you refrigerate dump cake? There's no dairy in this recipe, but we'd still recommend you refrigerate dump cake. It'll help it last longer in the fridge. Cover the dish in plastic wrap, and store it in the fridge 4 to 5 days.

Why is it called a dump cake? ›

A dump cake is an American dessert similar to a cobbler but with a cake-like topping. It is so named because it is prepared by "dumping" ingredients (typically canned fruit or pie filling, followed by a boxed cake mix) into a cake pan without mixing.

Why is my dump cake still powdery on top? ›

If you've baked your dump cake and there's still cake mix powder on the top, it's likely because the butter wasn't evenly distributed on top of the cake. When assembling your dump cake recipe, be sure to spread the cake mix in a thin even layer and space the pats of butter evenly across the top.

How do you know when a dump cake is done? ›

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 35 to 40 minutes.

Why did my cake turn out gluey? ›

The sinking part is what makes the dense and gluey streaks. This can be result of over-creaming the eggs, butter and sugar. To prevent this, cream the ingredients at medium speed. To prevent overmixing, fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until there are no more traces of flour.

Do you dump cake from the pan before or after cooling? ›

It's important to pay attention to the specifics called for in a recipe, but in general, most cakes are best removed from the pan after cooling for 10 to 20 minutes. Try it too soon, and it may fall apart. Wait too long, and it may stick.

Why did my cake turn out like jelly? ›

Most common reason is when the oven door is opened too soon and the cake hasn't set up and baked properly. The mixture could be too soft due to not enough ingredients or if there is too much liquid added.

How to reheat dump cake overnight? ›

How do you reheat lemon dump cake? Reheat a whole lemon dump cake in a 350° oven until warmed through, about 20 minutes. For individual servings, reheat lemon dump cake in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave until warmed through.

Can you leave a cake out of the fridge overnight? ›

How long can cake sit out unrefrigerated? If your cake is frosted with buttercream, it will last covered at room temperature for up to four days. However, it is best to refrigerate cakes with other frostings such as cream cheese or ganache. A fully covered unfrosted cake will last for up to 2 days at room temperature.

Why is it called miserable cake? ›

Le Miserable cake is a traditional dessert in Belgium. It is said that at that time, the life of the middle and lower class people was very difficult and they could not afford expensive dairy products. But life was so miserable, how could we not eat some desserts to supplement our sugar?

Why is it called funeral cake? ›

In many cultures, there are foods that are customarily served after a funeral. In America the funeral cakes that were traditional in some communities were often meant not only to provide refreshment for mourners, but also to be a token of remembrance and comfort.

Why is it called Devil cake? ›

There are a few theories as to how it got its name. One, it's the decadent counterpart to angel food cake. Two, it's sinfully delicious. Finally, devil's food cake came about during a time when food that was spicy, rich, or dark was described as deviled, like deviled ham and deviled eggs.

What are the three common causes of failure in cakes? ›

1) You forgot to add baking powder, or you used expired baking powder. 2) Your pan is too big, so the mixture can't rise enough to fill it. Or 3) You over whisked.

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