{"id":486,"date":"2026-01-14T03:28:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T03:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=486"},"modified":"2026-01-14T03:28:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T03:28:12","slug":"pumpkin-oatmeal-dump-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=486","title":{"rendered":"Pumpkin Oatmeal Dump Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0Pumpkin Oatmeal Dump Cake \u2013 Easy, Cozy &amp; Irresistible<\/h1>\n<h3>Description<\/h3>\n<p>Pumpkin Oatmeal Dump Cake is a warm, comforting dessert that combines the rich, spiced flavor of pumpkin with the hearty texture of oats and the ease of a classic dump cake. This no-fuss recipe requires minimal mixing and delivers a soft, custard-like pumpkin base with a lightly crisp topping. Perfect for fall, holidays, or anytime you crave a cozy homemade dessert, this pumpkin dump cake is simple, flavorful, and guaranteed to impress.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3>Pumpkin Base:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree<\/strong> \u2013 Smooth and naturally sweet<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk<\/strong> \u2013 Creates a creamy texture<\/li>\n<li><strong>3 large eggs<\/strong> \u2013 Helps set the cake<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 cup granulated sugar<\/strong> \u2013 Adds sweetness<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00bd cup brown sugar<\/strong> \u2013 Adds moisture and caramel flavor<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/strong> \u2013 Warm fall spice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Oatmeal Topping <em>(recommended for full recipe)<\/em>:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1\u00bd cups rolled oats<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 box yellow or spice cake mix<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00bd cup melted butter<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00bd teaspoon nutmeg (optional)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Preheat the Oven<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Preheat your oven to <strong>350\u00b0F (180\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Grease a 9\u00d713-inch baking dish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Make the Pumpkin Mixture<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon.<\/li>\n<li>Mix until smooth and well combined.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Tip:<\/em> This layer will be creamy, similar to pumpkin pie filling.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Pour into Baking Dish<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. Add the Oatmeal Layer<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sprinkle rolled oats evenly over the pumpkin layer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. Add Cake Mix<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the oats.<\/li>\n<li>Do <strong>not<\/strong> stir\u2014this is what makes it a \u201cdump cake.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>6. Add Butter<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Drizzle melted butter evenly over the top, making sure most of the cake mix is moistened.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>7. Bake<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Bake uncovered for <strong>50\u201360 minutes<\/strong>, until the top is golden and the center is set.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>8. Cool and Serve<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Let cool for 15\u201320 minutes before serving.<\/li>\n<li>Serve warm or at room temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Tips for the Best Pumpkin Oatmeal Dump Cake<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Use <strong>pure pumpkin puree<\/strong>, not pumpkin pie filling.<\/li>\n<li>For extra crunch, add chopped pecans or walnuts.<\/li>\n<li>Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.<\/li>\n<li>This dessert tastes even better the next day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Why is it called a dump cake?<\/strong><br \/>\nBecause you simply \u201cdump\u201d the ingredients into the dish without layering or mixing much.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I make this ahead of time?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes! Store in the refrigerator for up to <strong>4 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I freeze it?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, freeze tightly wrapped for up to <strong>2 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Perfect For:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Fall desserts<\/li>\n<li>Thanksgiving tables<\/li>\n<li>Potlucks and gatherings<\/li>\n<li>Cozy family nights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u00a0Pumpkin Oatmeal Dump Cake \u2013 Easy, Cozy &amp; Irresistible Description Pumpkin Oatmeal Dump Cake is a warm, comforting dessert&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":487,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-486","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home","category-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/486","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=486"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/486\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":488,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/486\/revisions\/488"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/487"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=486"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=486"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=486"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}