Quick and Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Dump Cake

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Dump cake is one of my favorite desserts to make because it’s so quick and easy to throw together. And while most dump cake recipes aren’t gluten free, there is a simple way to make it into a delicious gluten free dessert. This easy gluten free pumpkin dump cake makes a great dessert for fall, whether you’re looking for a quick sweet treat or a Thanksgiving Day dessert. It’s not only easy to make, but also packed with fall flavor!

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Fall is one of my favorite seasons. I love the cool weather and beautiful colors in nature. But my favorite part about fall is all the delicious flavors that come with the season. Baking with pumpkin is a great way to incorporate fall into your food.

This simple recipe for gluten free pumpkin dump cake is one of those delicious fall desserts you’ll want to make over and over again. Along with the sweet pumpkin pie custard, this fun cake also features a pumpkin spice topping, making it a great choice for a sweet treat during the fall months.

Gluten Free Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe

By swapping out the cake mix in a traditional dump cake recipe with gluten free cake mix, you can make your own quick and easy gluten free dump cake at home. That means you can enjoy this simple fall dessert using just a handful of ingredients!

Although most dump cake recipes simply require you to dump all the ingredients in a pan (hence the name), this dessert takes a little more work to prepare. But it’s still 1,000 times easier than making gluten free pumpkin pie from scratch! To make these easy gluten free pumpkin pie dump cake, you’ll need:

• Gluten free white cake mix. The key to making this easy dessert is to use cake mix to speed up the baking process. There are a few different cake mix options you can choose from when it comes to gluten free baking, but my favorite is Kinnikinnick Cake Mix. You won’t believe how close to traditional white cake this cake mix tastes!
• Pumpkin spice. To give your cake mix more pumpkin flavor, you’ll need to mix in some pumpkin spice. This will help turn your plain cake mix into a spice cake mix.
• Butter. The final ingredient for the topping on your pumpkin dump cake is butter. The butter will help the cake mix become crisp as it bakes, forming a crust on top of your pumpkin pie filling.
• Pumpkin pie custard. Like most dump cakes, this cake features a pumpkin pie base. But since you can’t purchase premade pumpkin pie filling, you’ll need to prepare your own using pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, brown sugar, and pumpkin spice.

Those simple ingredients create a delicious dessert that can be prepared in a matter of minutes!

The first step to preparing your pumpkin dump cake is to mix up the ingredients for the pumpkin custard. This recipe uses the same ingredients needed to prepare pumpkin pie, which means this simple dessert tastes pretty close to a slice of pumpkin pie!

Place your pumpkin puree, eggs, pumpkin spice, brown sugar, and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until they’re well combined and the mixture is smooth.

Spread the pumpkin custard over the bottom of a greased 9×13 baking dish, making sure it’s evenly spread across the entire pan. Set the pan aside while you prepare the cake mix topping.

Most dump cake recipes tell you to sprinkle the cake mix over the top of the pie filling, then pour melted butter on top. But I found that method doesn’t work well with gluten free cake. The butter doesn’t properly spread, causing some of the cake mix to cook and some to stay raw.

Instead, add the cake mix to a bowl and mix in some pumpkin spice. Then, pour the butter over the top of the cake mix and stir until the butter is combined with the mix. The mixture will resemble coarse sand.

Sprinkle the buttered cake mix over the top of the pumpkin custard until the pie filling is fully covered. Press the crumbs into the custard lightly to form an even layer over the entire baking dish.

Bake the dump cake for around one hour, until the crust on top is golden brown. When the came is finished baking, transfer the pan to a wire cooling rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Gluten Free Dump Cake Recipe Tips

This easy gluten-free pumpkin dump cake couldn’t be simpler to make! But if you have questions as you’re baking, I probably have the answer!

Is dump cake gluten free?

Traditional dump cake is not gluten free because most recipes use cake mix. That means you’ll need to find replacements for the cake mix used in a dump cake recipe. You can replace the cake mix with gluten free cake mix.

Can I add toppings to my pumpkin dump cake?

Of course! There are so many great ways to top your pumpkin dump cake. I think dump cake tastes great with a scoop of ice cream on top. But you could also add some whipped cream to the top of your cake. This pumpkin dump cake also tastes amazing topped with a sprinkling of pumpkin spice, chopped pecans, or a drizzle of caramel sauce over the top.

Can I use a different cake mix flavor?

It can be difficult to find gluten free white cake mix in the store, so if you’re having problems finding that cake mix flavor don’t worry! Yellow cake mix is a great replacement in this recipe. You could use yellow cake mix from Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, or King Arthur Flour.

More Easy Gluten Free Desserts:

Gluten Free Oreo Dump Cake Recipe

Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars

Gluten Free Apple Dump Cake

Quick Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins

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