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
1-2-3 Pumpkin Cake
Author: Liz Mays
Ingredients
- 3 eggs, divided
- ¾ cup margarine, divided
- 1 package yellow cake mix, divided
- 1 15oz can pure pumpkin
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp cinnamon, divided
- ½ tsp ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Layer one: Reserve 1 cup dry cake mix; set aside. Mix together remaining cake mix, ½ cup melted margarine and 1 egg. Press mixture into 9x13 pan.
- Layer two: Mix together pumpkin, evaporated milk, ¾ 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, ¼ cup sugar, ¼ 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.
I recommend you top it with a scoop of ice cream or dollop of whipped cream too!
Enjoy!
This looks similar to one I used to make and it was out of this world!
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!
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.
It looks tasty. My husband isn’t a great fan of pumpkin, but this might be something that I could take other places.
Your video is great and easy to follow. Now I’m hungry….
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.
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!
That looks so moist and yummy, I love sweet potato flavored anything and everything.
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
This would be a great change from pumpkin pie and so easy to make! Thanks!
This looks easy enough for even me to make it! LOL.
I love this recipe. I made something like this for our Thanksgiving this year. Everyone loved it–it was the first dessert gone. Yum!
It looks very easy and has nice fall flavors. I’d like to serve it in parfait dishes layered with whipped cream.
The whipped cream is a great addition! It looks really good.
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.
I love how easy this recipe is! My son loves anything pumpkin flavor, I am sure he will love this cake!
Looks so easy! I love everything pumpkin this time of year so this is a recipe I am all over!
Looks so delicious! I am going to try this recipe. I am sure my family will love it
This recipes sure looks amazing. I love everything “pumpkin” and will try this out on my family.
I love easy recipes and this sounds amazing
It sounds good, but at this point I’m pumpkin’d out! I’ll pin for next year. LOL!
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.
That looks really good. I bet that is really good with ice cream while it is warm!
Turkey & sweet potato french fry casserole & this cake is all I’d need for Thanksgiving dinner.