Description
This Gluten Free Pumpkin Dump Cake is a cozy, foolproof fall dessert layered with spiced pumpkin filling and a golden buttery crumble topping. Easy to make, naturally gluten-free, and with a dairy-free option, it’s perfect for Thanksgiving or any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the pumpkin filling:
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk (or dairy-free option)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the topping:
- 1 box gluten-free yellow cake mix (about 15 oz)
- 3/4 cup melted butter (or dairy-free alternative)
- Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make filling: In a bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugars, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and vanilla until smooth.
- Layer: Pour filling into the pan. Sprinkle cake mix evenly over top. Drizzle melted butter over cake mix to cover.
- Optional: Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Bake: Bake 50–60 minutes until golden brown and edges bubble slightly.
- Cool & serve: Let cool 15–20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, chilled, or at room temperature.
Notes
- Do not stir the layers — the magic happens in the oven.
- Use a reliable gluten-free cake mix for best results.
- Dairy-free option: swap evaporated milk with almond or coconut milk, and butter with vegan butter or refined coconut oil.
- Let the cake rest before slicing so the filling sets properly.
- Sprinkle with extra cinnamon or nutmeg for more fall spice flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Gluten Free Pumpkin Dump Cake, Easy Pumpkin Dessert, Dairy-Free Pumpkin Cake, Fall Baking