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.

If you’re making this recipe, please read the whole post content to get lots of tips, tricks, variations, frequently asked questions, and step-by-step photos.

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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? ›

What's the biggest mistake to avoid when making dump cake? Dump cake is a nearly foolproof dessert recipe but there's one big mistake to avoid. You don't need to stir dump cake. Doing so will impact the texture of the finished cake.

Is dump cake supposed to be gooey? ›

Dump cakes are sweet, gooey and barely require any. effort. Save the recipes: http://www.foodnetwork. cakes.

Is pumpkin puree the same as pure pumpkin? ›

Canned pumpkin (labeled as "100% pure pumpkin") is a purée of pumpkin that is sometimes mixed with other kinds of winter squash. It is unsweetened and does not contain any added spices. Canned pumpkin and pumpkin puree are the same thing, and you'll often see the terms used interchangeably in recipes and cookbooks.

What is the nutritional value of pumpkin dump cake? ›

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
262Calories
9gFat
42gCarbs
6gProtein
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Why do you not mix dump cakes? ›

Again, do NOT mix.

It might look silly and feel counter-productive, but it's the trick to ensuring a crusty, crumbly, buttery top, and a gooey interior. Alternatively, some recipes will call for melting the stick of butter and drizzling it evenly over the entire portion of dry cake mix instead of using cold butter.

How can I tell if my dump cake is done? ›

Bake until the tops are brown and bubbly, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Serve with whipped cream.

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

In general, you should wait until the cake is fully cooked and cooled before trying to remove it from its pan. A golden brown consistency suggests it's fully cooked. If it's too light in color, it's undercooked; if it's too dark, it's potentially burnt.

Why is my dump cake still powdery on top? ›

Yes, you should refrigerate dump cake once it's baked and cooled. Store the cake in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Why is my dump cake powdery? 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.

Should dump cake be refrigerated? ›

Just as it's incredibly simple to make, Peach Dump Cake is also easy to store and reheat if you have leftovers. It will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple days, after which you can pop it in the microwave before serving warm.

What happens if you use pumpkin pie mix instead of pumpkin puree? ›

Don't use pumpkin pie filling in place of pumpkin purée.

Every can of pumpkin pie filling has a different amount of sugar and spices and if you add it to a bread or muffin recipe you might get a very sweet and not-spiced-enough loaf. Try this instead: Buy pumpkin purée!

Can I use canned pumpkin instead of pumpkin puree? ›

Canned pumpkin and pumpkin puree are the same thing. These terms are often used interchangeably in recipes, though you may also see the term solid-pack pumpkin. All these terms mean 100% steamed and pureed pumpkin—no extras, no add-ins—not even in the canned variety.

Is Libby's pumpkin pie mix the same as pumpkin puree? ›

They are the same product. Both canned pumpkin puree and pie filling are useful, shelf-stable ingredients that can help speed up your kitchen prep time. Just remember that puree is unsweetened, while pie filling contains sugar and spices. This will help you choose the right pumpkin product for your recipes.

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.

Is pumpkin pie filling unhealthy? ›

Pumpkin pie filling has more protein from eggs and milk, but it also has sugar and fat. Neither of those things are necessarily unhealthy, as long as they are part of a healthy diet.

Are pie pumpkins good for you? ›

Pumpkins are rich in potassium, which can help regulate your blood pressure, lowering your risk for heart attack and stroke,” said George. “They also contain vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants, which can help prevent heart disease.”

What are the common errors in cake making? ›

Common Baking Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
  • Baking at the wrong temperature. ...
  • Not measuring ingredients. ...
  • Checking on your items too frequently. ...
  • Your ingredients are at the wrong temperature. ...
  • Your dough isn't rising. ...
  • Nothing is baking evenly. ...
  • Your dough or batter is too tough.

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

Below we go in-depth about these cake mistakes:
  • Underbaked. The number one culprit of a sunken cake is underbaking. ...
  • Too Much or Too Soft of Butter. Another common cake mistake is using a type of butter that's the wrong temperature. ...
  • Opened Oven Door Too Much. ...
  • Overmixed.

What are the three common causes of failures in cakes Why? ›

A very common problem, and again one with a number of potential causes, the most common of which are as follows:
  • Insufficient aeration (from under mixing or not enough baking powder)
  • The batter is too stiff.
  • Flour is too strong.
  • Batter toughened (from over mixing or from recipe imbalance)

Why is my dump cake still powdery? ›

Yes, you should refrigerate dump cake once it's baked and cooled. Store the cake in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Why is my dump cake powdery? 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.

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