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Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake

A simple and delicious pumpkin dump cake that's as easy as dump and go! Perfect for a sweet finish to your meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can 15 oz pumpkin puree
  • 1 can 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (optional) Use walnuts if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup melted butter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  2. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the crock pot.
  3. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly on top, followed by pecans if using.
  4. Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
  2. Scoop out portions and top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream before serving.

Notes

This pumpkin dump cake recipe is easy and practically foolproof. Customize by adding ginger or allspice for extra warmth, and enjoy with a dollop of whipped cream.