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Home » Recipes » 1-2-3 Pumpkin Cake

1-2-3 Pumpkin Cake

By: Liz  /  Published: November 15, 2016  /  Updated: May 23, 2020  /   Leave a comment

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I call this delicious fall recipe 1-2-3 pumpkin cake because it’s made of three layers. It reminds me a little of a dump cake, but a more “from scratch” version — not just cake mix. (If you don’t know what a dump cake is, check out my rhubarb dump cake recipe.)

I like to serve it for the first time fresh from the oven, but it’s equally delicious when cooled down, so try it both ways and see which you prefer.

3-layer-pumpkin-cake

Here’s how to make it:

1-2-3 Pumpkin Cake

 

It looks kinda wackadoo when it’s done baking, but it doesn’t taste wackadoo. It tastes amazing! Just scoop up large spoonfuls and serve it on pretty dessert plates or in bowls.

1-2-3-pumpkin-cake-recipe in baking dish

I recommend you top it with a scoop of ice cream or dollop of whipped cream too!

1-2-3 pumpkin cake on plate

Enjoy!

pumpkin dump cake on plate

1-2-3 Pumpkin Cake

Liz - Eat Move Make
Looking for the perfect Thanksgiving dessert recipe? Try this 1-2-3 pumpkin cake for three layers of sweet pumpkin delight!
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 434 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 eggs divided
  • 3/4 cup margarine divided
  • 1 pkg yellow cake mix divided
  • 1 15 oz can can pure pumpkin
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sugar divided
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tsp cinnamon divided
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Instructions
 

  • Layer one: Reserve 1 cup dry cake mix; set aside. Mix together remaining cake mix, 1/2 cup melted margarine and 1 egg. Press mixture into 9x13 pan.
  • Layer two: Mix together pumpkin, evaporated milk, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 eggs, salt, vanilla, 1 tsp cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Pour mixture over first layer.
  • Layer three: Mix together 1 cup cake mix, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup margarine. Cut together with pastry cutter. Sprinkle over second layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 603mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 1gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 737IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 171mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, cake, pumpkin
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Related topics
Desserts Recipescake holidays pumpkin Thanksgiving

About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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  1. Annette says

    December 12, 2016 at 11:54 pm

    This looks similar to one I used to make and it was out of this world!

    Reply
  2. Debnmike moretti says

    December 12, 2016 at 9:25 pm

    I made something very similar to this at Thanksgiving. The difference is the pumpkin was the bottom layer, the cake mix dry on top, then butter poured over it, and too with pecans and bake. A huge hit!

    Reply
  3. Jerry Marquardt says

    December 12, 2016 at 8:26 pm

    I would definitely would love to try the 1-2-3 Pumpkin Cake. I think it is a great dessert, of which the Three Layers of Sweet Pumpkin Delight is on my menu later in the week.

    Reply
  4. Brooke Allen says

    December 12, 2016 at 4:31 am

    It looks tasty. My husband isn’t a great fan of pumpkin, but this might be something that I could take other places.

    Reply
  5. Sarah L says

    December 12, 2016 at 2:30 am

    Your video is great and easy to follow. Now I’m hungry….

    Reply
  6. Tammy Woodall says

    December 11, 2016 at 9:46 am

    I’ve never had Pumpkin Cake before – but this looks delicious. I’m not great in the kitchen, but I’m going to give this recipe a try for the holidays. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  7. Seyma Shabbir says

    December 9, 2016 at 11:57 pm

    I LOVE dump cakes with fruits. I used to make cobblers until I found that peach dump cake was so much better. I have not make pumpkin desserts for the family yet but I will try this!

    Reply
  8. Cynthia R says

    December 7, 2016 at 4:43 pm

    That looks so moist and yummy, I love sweet potato flavored anything and everything.

    Reply
  9. Emily says

    December 3, 2016 at 5:27 pm

    Dump cakes are so amazing. I haven’t tried a pumpkin one yet so I’ll have to give this a whirl. Thanks for sharing at the Monday Funday Link Party. – Emily

    Reply
  10. Mary Gardner says

    December 1, 2016 at 10:11 am

    This would be a great change from pumpkin pie and so easy to make! Thanks!

    Reply
  11. Carolsue says

    November 30, 2016 at 4:12 am

    This looks easy enough for even me to make it! LOL.

    Reply
  12. Mary Beth Elderton says

    November 29, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    I love this recipe. I made something like this for our Thanksgiving this year. Everyone loved it–it was the first dessert gone. Yum!

    Reply
  13. Cynthia C says

    November 29, 2016 at 12:49 pm

    It looks very easy and has nice fall flavors. I’d like to serve it in parfait dishes layered with whipped cream.

    Reply
  14. Mami2jcn says

    November 28, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    The whipped cream is a great addition! It looks really good.

    Reply
  15. Alissa Apel says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:50 pm

    I like that there’s no crust to worry about. I can make a lot of things, but I suck at making crust. I’m much more into making Pumpkin Cake, Pumpkin Crisp and Pumpkin Bread over Pumpkin Pie.

    Reply
  16. Betsy Barnes says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:34 pm

    I love how easy this recipe is! My son loves anything pumpkin flavor, I am sure he will love this cake!

    Reply
  17. Michelle Hill says

    November 27, 2016 at 7:40 am

    Looks so easy! I love everything pumpkin this time of year so this is a recipe I am all over!

    Reply
  18. Elena says

    November 26, 2016 at 7:05 pm

    Looks so delicious! I am going to try this recipe. I am sure my family will love it

    Reply
  19. Terry Stevens says

    November 26, 2016 at 2:26 pm

    This recipes sure looks amazing. I love everything “pumpkin” and will try this out on my family.

    Reply
  20. kesha says

    November 26, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    I love easy recipes and this sounds amazing

    Reply
  21. Wanda McHenry says

    November 26, 2016 at 1:38 am

    It sounds good, but at this point I’m pumpkin’d out! I’ll pin for next year. LOL!

    Reply
  22. janetfaye says

    November 24, 2016 at 4:54 am

    This looks so good. I like that it is easy and quick to make because I usually don”t bake but I would try this recipe.

    Reply
  23. Dana Rodriguez says

    November 23, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    That looks really good. I bet that is really good with ice cream while it is warm!

    Reply
  24. Mary says

    November 16, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    Turkey & sweet potato french fry casserole & this cake is all I’d need for Thanksgiving dinner.

    Reply

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