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1-2-3 Pumpkin Cake

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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.

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Here’s how to make it:

1-2-3 Pumpkin Cake

 

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1-2-3 Pumpkin Cake

Author Liz Mays

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs divided
  • 3/4 cup margarine divided
  • 1 package yellow cake mix divided
  • 1 15 oz 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

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.

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

1-2-3 pumpkin cake

Enjoy!

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.

Comments

  2. Debnmike moretti says

    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!

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  3. Jerry Marquardt says

    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.

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  4. Brooke Allen says

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

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  6. Tammy Woodall says

    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.

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  7. Seyma Shabbir says

    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!

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  9. Emily says

    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

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  12. Mary Beth Elderton says

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

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  15. Alissa Apel says

    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.

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  22. janetfaye says

    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.

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