Description

This Pumpkin Dump Cake is a simple, comforting fall dessert featuring a sweet, spiced pumpkin filling topped with a crunchy, buttery crust made from plant-based ingredients. It bakes in one dish with minimal effort, perfect for busy days or last-minute treats, delivering warm flavors and a moist texture everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Pumpkin Filling

2 cups pumpkin puree (plant-based)
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
2 tablespoons natural gelling agent

Cake Topping

1 box yellow or white cake mix (plant-based, gluten-free if preferred)
1/2 cup melted butter (plant-based)
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Pumpkin Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and natural gelling agent until smooth and fully combined.
Pour into Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and pour the pumpkin mixture evenly into it, spreading it out to create a uniform layer.
Add the Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow or white cake mix (plant-based) evenly over the pumpkin filling, covering as much surface area as possible for an even crust.
Drizzle Melted Butter: Pour the melted plant-based butter evenly over the cake mix layer to help form a crisp, golden topping during baking.
Optional Nut Topping: Sprinkle chopped nuts over the top if desired, for extra crunch and flavor.
Bake Your Cake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50 to 60 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the pumpkin filling is bubbly around the edges.

Notes

Use 100% pure pumpkin puree for best results.
Whisk filling ingredients gently to keep texture light and smooth.
Distribute cake mix evenly to ensure consistent crunchy topping.
Look for bubbling at the edges to check doneness.
Allow cake to rest slightly before serving to set layers.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 280
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: pumpkin dump cake, easy pumpkin dessert, fall dessert, plant-based pumpkin cake, gluten-free pumpkin cake