Pumpkin Pie Crunch Dump Cake Recipe


Easy fall dessert you can make in minutes!

By Anne Schaeffer, Recipe from the Dump Cake Magic Cookbook 

Simplify the traditional baking process by utilizing this easy dump cake method of creating layers of flavor. Just “dump” a dry cake mix, plus a few simple ingredients, right into a baking dish, and you are ready to go! The beauty of dump cakes is their simple, no-fuss, no-muss preparation. Butter or other liquids on top combine with fruit juices from the bottom to moisten the cake mix like magic. This pumpkin dessert recipe serves 15-20 people.

Ingredients:

• 1 (29 oz. [822g]) can pumpkin puree
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 (12 oz. [355mL]) can evaporated milk
• 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 to 3 tsp. ground pumpkin pie spice
• 1 (18.25 oz. [517g]) pkg. yellow cake mix
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup toffee bits
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted

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Pumpkin Cake Directions

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1. Preheat.


Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Lightly grease a 9” x 13” (23 x 33cm) baking dish.

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2. Dump.


Dump pumpkin puree, eggs, evaporated milk, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice into the prepared baking dish.

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3. Stir.


Stir ingredients until well blended; scrape down sides and spread evenly. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over pumpkin mixture.

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4. Sprinkle.


Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs. Scatter toffee bits over the top. Drizzle melted butter over all.

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5. Bake.


Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until cake is lightly browned. It should test done with a toothpick. Cool before serving. Refrigerate overnight, if desired.

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About the Author

Robert Triplett has been carving for most of his life. He retired from the U.S. Army after twenty-five years of service and later worked as a safety engineer at electrical power plants. Born and raised in Bedford County, Pa., Robert lives in Hummelstown, Pa.