1-2-3 Pumpkin Cake

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.

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.

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

Enjoy!

1-2-3 Pumpkin Cake

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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

  

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• 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.

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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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