Well now, if ya lookin’ for somethin’ sweet to make real quick, this here 3-ingredient pumpkin dump cake is just the thing! It’s easy as pie—well, easier, and tastes just as good! Now, I ain’t no fancy chef or nothin’, but I sure know how to put together a treat that’ll make the whole family smile. And this one here, it’s perfect for them chilly fall days when you got nothin’ but pumpkins on your mind. You don’t even need eggs, folks! Just a couple simple ingredients and you’ll have yourself a delicious dessert.

Let me tell ya how to make it. It’s real simple, just like bakin’ a loaf of bread, but a lot sweeter!
What you’ll need:
- 1 can of pumpkin puree (make sure it’s the pure pumpkin, not the pumpkin pie filling!)
- 1 box of yellow cake mix (don’t worry about fancy kinds, just the regular one will do!)
- 1 stick of butter (or a little more if you like things real buttery!)
How to make it:
First off, get your oven preheated to about 350°F (that’s about 175°C, if you’re one of them folks who like them fancy numbers). Grease up a nice bakin’ dish, maybe 9×13 size, or somethin’ close to it. Then you just dump that can of pumpkin puree right in the dish, smooth it out a bit with your spoon, so it’s nice and even like.
Next, you take your box of cake mix, and just sprinkle it all over the top of that pumpkin. Don’t worry about stirrin’ or mixin’ it up, that ain’t how this cake works! The cake mix will just sit on top like a blanket over that pumpkin. It’s all gonna come together in the oven, I promise!

Now, the butter—cut it up into little pieces and scatter it all over the top of the cake mix. You want it all over the place, but it don’t have to be perfect. Just make sure there’s butter everywhere to get it all nice and gooey.
Then, you pop that dish in the oven and bake it for about 45 minutes. You know it’s done when the top’s all golden brown, and you can stick a fork in it without much trouble. Might be a little squishy in the middle, and that’s alright! It’ll firm up as it cools.
What it’ll taste like:
When you pull that cake out, you’ll get the smell of fall all around you. It’s like a warm hug from a pumpkin! The top gets nice and crunchy, and underneath, it’s all soft and sweet like pumpkin pie, but with that cakey texture. It’s a whole lotta goodness, let me tell ya. You could eat it just like it is, or you can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or some whipped cream on top if you’re feelin’ extra fancy. Either way, it’s gonna be good!
Why it’s so easy:

Well, like I said, it’s only 3 ingredients—can’t get no simpler than that! Ain’t no need for eggs or flour or any of that other complicated stuff. And it don’t take long neither. From start to finish, you’ll have a yummy pumpkin dessert ready in less than an hour. I know we all got busy lives, so this recipe is just what ya need when you want somethin’ sweet but don’t got all day to spend in the kitchen.
Tips and tricks:
- If you don’t have butter, you can use margarine or even coconut oil if you like. It’ll still turn out fine!
- If you want it a little spicier, sprinkle some cinnamon or nutmeg on top before bakin’. Give it that extra kick of fall flavor!
- For a little extra crunch, you could even add some chopped nuts or pecans on top of the cake mix before bakin’ it.
This here pumpkin dump cake will be a hit at any family gathering, and I reckon it’ll be gone before ya know it. So if you’re lookin’ for an easy way to bring a little sweetness to your day, this here recipe is a good’un. Give it a try, and you’ll see how quick and tasty it is to make this dessert for yourself. Y’all won’t regret it!
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