This pumpkin dump cake with creamy cheesecake pudding topping is perfect for the holiday season!
I’ve been spending part of every day in the kitchen busily making homemade treats to share with my friends and family. There are certain Christmas recipes I make every single year because they’re so loved, but I also love experimenting.
When I saw the cheesecake flavor of JELL-O Pudding in the store, my eyes widened with childish glee, and visions of baked delicacies danced in my head.
And before I knew it, I had whipped up this Pumpkin Dump Cake with Cheesecake Pudding Topping. It’s not exactly pumpkin pie and it’s not exactly pumpkin cake, but it IS exactly pumpkin yum!
This delicious pumpkin recipe is a twist on a dump cake. It has a few more ingredients and steps than a typical dump cake, but it’s still easy to make, I promise.
On the bottom is your pumpkin puree mixture. Then you’ll sprinkle on yellow cake mix and top with melted butter. When it comes out of the oven, it resembles a “crisp”, but don’t dig in yet.
Ya gotta flip it and top it!
See, you’ll be lining your baking pan with waxed paper so that you can flip it over after it bakes. Don’t get scared; it’s easier than you think, and you’ll end up with your pumpkin on top. Once it’s cooled, combine the JELL-O Cheesecake pudding with some whipped topping and spread it over the top.
Like so.
Cover and refrigerate. Cut into squares to serve.
Pumpkin dump cake is sooooo yummy!
And by the way, it can be made without flipping. I like the “crust” on the bottom so I’m a flipper, but it will taste delightful either way. Enjoy!
Pumpkin Dump Cake
Pumpkin Dump Cake with Cheesecake Pudding Topping
Ingredients
- 15 oz. can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 16.5 oz yellow cake mix
- 1-1/2 sticks butter melted
- 1 3oz cheesecake flavor instant pudding
- 1 cup milk
- 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
Cake
- In mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, evaporated milk, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. *Line the bottom and sides of a 13″x 9″ baking pan with waxed paper, and then pour in the pumpkin mixture.
- Sprinkle dry cake mix over pumpkin. Spoon melted butter over cake mix.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown in color. Let stand about 10 minutes, then flip dessert over and out of pan onto serving dish or into another 13″ x 9″ baking pan. Carefully remove waxed paper. Let cool completely; refrigerate.
Topping
- Whisk together pudding mix and 1 cup milk for 2 minutes. Let sit in fridge for about 5 minutes to thicken. Carefully fold in COOL WHIP to combine. Spread over the top of dessert. Keep refrigerated.
Nutrition
Duck says
Has anyone made this?? Is it any good??
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
It does look delicious! Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Amy says
This Pumpkin Dumpkin Cake looks amazing. I love pumpkin. I can’t wait to try it. Thank you for sharing on Inspiration Monday.
Libby Haynes says
I can not get the recipe for Pumpkin Dumpkin Cake With Creamy Cheesecake pudding Topping any of the places you have to get it at please where can I actually get tbe recipe st thank you.
Liz says
Since the other link is broken, I’ve added the recipe here now so you can get it! Enjoy!
Kim says
The Cheesecake topping sounds so yummy! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Pinned! Have a great week!
Kim
Christine | Where The Smiles Have Been says
This looks and sounds delicious (not to mention super easy) and is just perfect for fall! Pinning for sure! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Merry Monday! 🙂
Carole @ From My Carolina Home says
This looks perfect for my next potluck dish, thank you for sharing it! Visiting from Buns in my Oven.
Heaven says
This looks wonderful – just the kind of thing I would eat all by myself without sharing.:) Pinned!
Marcie W. says
I know we are supposed to be conscious about what we eat now that the new year is here, but I think we can make an exception for this heavenly goodness. I will be pinning this one!
Jennifer says
I cannot even begin to tell you how amazing this looks and sounds!!! I didn’t even know JELLO made cheesecake pudding
Brandy says
I would eat this right up, I love the idea of this topping on a pumpkin cake, certainly an idea I had not thought of that looks simply delicious. Appreciate you sharing a new recipe idea for the cold winter season with me 🙂
Tammy says
oh now that sounds delicious! I love pumpkin any way you make it – top or bottom I bet this cakey/cobbler is scrumptious!
Ty says
This looks absolutely amazing and perfect for the holidays!
Singapore Mum Blog says
oh man, flipping the cake sounds interesting! I must go check out if they have this jello flavour here!
Kait says
This looks absolutely delicious — and a dish I would have no self control with 🙂
Adin Blankenship says
That looks like one sweet baked treat and looks easy to make. 🙂 Christmas season is the season for sweet treats! 🙂
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
See, the more I bake the more I eat! But really that looks so good!
Jenn says
Oh yum, this sounds so delicious. I love the name, too!
Donna says
I love you, Liz! This sounds like the perfect cake for me to take to my m-i-l’s on Christmas Eve (and I’ll make an extra one just for us). I love easy and I LOVE pumpkin anything!
Carly from The Puzzled Palate says
Oh my goodness! I need this in my belly RIGHT now! I love the rustic look of the dessert too!
Nancy says
I can only imagine how good this would tast. My mouth is watering looking at the pics!
Shannon Gosney says
That looks and sounds so yummy! Definitely sounds like a dessert my family would enjoy!
Amanda says
This looks so good! What a perfect holiday treat!
Manu Kalia says
Wow. I love how the color of the pumpkin cake. I want one!
Lexie Lane says
Ooh! I knew this was going to be another one of your treats! You made it all look so easy!
Kendra says
This is a pretty awesome recipe. I have to admit I don’t love pumpkin, so I might make it with sweet potato. That just sounds perfect, topped with pecans. OMG…I’m so hungry now. 🙂
Carly Anderson says
Oh my, this looks amazing! I have to bring a dessert to a party this weekend, and I think I found what I’ll be making!
Tonia @TheChattyMomma says
I’m seriously going to have to try this dessert. It looks really delicious. I love pumpkin and I think I’ll really like the cheesecake pudding topping as well.
Eliz Frank says
I’m coming to your house for the holidays. I gotta have a slice of that Pumpkin Dumpkin cake… The cream is so smooth and inviting. Yummy!
Chrysa Duran says
Liz your pumpkin dumpkin cake looks delish! I think I could eat the entire pan myself! lol We’ll have to add this to our holiday dessert menu.
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
Pair it with cinnamon coffee = perfection! Pumpkin is my favorite season.
Rebecca Swenor says
This sounds and looks amazing and I would love to try it to make it for the holidays. Thanks for sharing.
Raijean says
girl, that cake looks amazing. I can almost taste it through my screen. I’m going to make this for the holiday.
Kassondra from Motherhood Community says
Genius! This looks amazing. I definitely need to try this recipe!
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
This looks so much better than pumpkin pie. I’ll definitely be making this for Christmas.
Amanda Love says
Oh man this looks absolutely delicious. I want a slice right now. I might have to try and make this over the weekend.
Diane Sallans says
I love easy recipes like this one! I’ll give it a try!
Jessica (Savory Experiments) says
I really like that you called it a “dumpkin” cake instead of “dump” cake. That word turns me off instantly! LOL.
christina aliperti says
This looks amazing! I love simple recipes that look special and this fits the bill!
Lynsey Jones says
Aaaannnnnndddd now I am hungry LOL That looks delicious. I have not seen cheesecake jello – that sounds dangerously delicious.
Angela says
You’re killing me with this one! This is one of those occasions when I really wish we were neighbors. This looks so delicious, and I love how simple it is to prepare.
Holly Thomas says
This looks awesome, I am getting tired of pumpkin pie!
Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty says
Yummy!! I love pumpkin treats – this looks scrumptious!
Christie says
Wow, this looks so good! I love the pudding topping idea!
Alysia says
Mhmm, this looks REALLY yummy and using the prepackaged stuff makes for a quick mix as well. It seems like it would be fairly easy to bake but you’re probably more coordinated than I am. I think the “dumpkin” would come in when I try to flip it and dump it on the floor 😛
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
What??? Pumpkin and cheesecake not as a cheesecake??? I love all things pumpkin. Must make this soon. Pinned!
Caitlin says
OH man! This sounds amazing! The cheesecake frosting is what I need in my life!
Esther says
This looks delicious! This is definitely the season to make pumpkin recipes. I am going to try this one this weekend for a party I am going to.
Sara Zielinski says
This pumpkin cake looks absolutely delicious, great for Chrsitmas.
Tiffany (A Mom's Take) says
I’ll take that entire cake now, please. I would devour it. Looks delicious.
Debbie L. says
This looks delicious – Dawn’s favorite is pumpkin. She would love this.
HilLesha says
That looks delectable in every sense of the word! I definitely haven’t tried anything like this before, but would love to.
Stephanie Keeping says
This not only sounds amazing but looks it too.
Catherine S says
I agree, it looks so yummy. I can’t wait to make this for the family.
Valerie Remy-Milora says
Baking is one of my favorite things to do this time of year… It;s such a fun way to spend quality time with my girls and fill my home with the most delicious smells and I love spoiling friends, teachers and family with home made treats! We too have our favorites but we make it a tradition to find at least one new recipe to try every year 🙂
Aisha Kristine Chong says
Not only that it looks so good – I bet it is tasty too!
Denise says
This is a great recipe idea. It looks really delicious with that cheesecake pudding topping!
Debbie (MAD Hippies Life) says
Oh my gosh, that looks so delicious!! This is something I need to give a try, my family would love it!
Harriet says
I love that you used a cheesecake frosting on this . It sure looks good!
Krista says
This looks so tasty! Pinning! Thank you!
Sue says
that looks awesome – love pumpkin and cool whip – never seen one like this – would like to try this 🙂
Mama to 5 BLessings says
Oh that looks amazing! I wish I could reach through my laptop for a piece!
Crystal says
Um, yum! There is absolutely nothing here not to like. I’d love a piece now, please.
Kelsey Apley says
Oh good golly this looks amazing!!! I didn’t eat any pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving and I am regretting it! Ha! I totally want to make this today!
Fi Ni Neachtain says
This looks and sounds so delicious – the name is so funny. I love how you presented it in the photographs.
Lauren says
My husband would love these!! Thanks for sharing!
Shaney Vijendranath says
Oh my! You got me drooling here. This looks so yummy, I wouldn’t mind some right now for breakfast. LOL
dogvills says
This recipe looks so good, nothing better than some cheese cake!
Erin Kennedy says
Your photos are fabulous and the dessert looks so yummy! Never had anything like this! Keeping this recipe for sure!
Theresa says
Mmm! I love anything pumpkin flavored, but put cake behind it and you are really speaking my language. This looks divine!
mykidsguide says
I love pumpkin and cheese cake a lot, I need to make this!
Lisa says
Oh my gosh – that topping! I would eat it by the spoonful, right out of the bowl.
Our Family World says
I love cheese cake so much, this is a recipe for me!
Pauline C. says
Oh deeear, this looks like something I want to gorge on! The pumpkin and cheesecake combination looks very delicious!
Rosey says
Hurrah for pumpkin recipes still being around. Pumpkin is one of my favorite flavors for a dessert (or a ravioli, but that’s besides the point). I’d like to try this one!
fancygrlnancy (Nancy Partin) says
Looks great! I love the creamy cheese cake topping… I want some now.
Real Talk Moms says
This looks so good! I love pumpkin recipes and plan on making this on the weekend.
Paula Schuck says
Oh my gosh this looks so good. I will try it for sure I love pumpkin treats. It’s made a pile of pumpkin flavored cookies and treats and squares this week. But what I keep forgetting to buy his Cool Whip so I will absolutely get some of that.
Chelle @ Oh Just Stop Already says
Im sitting here mentally debating if I want to go into the kitchen to make this. I have all the ingredients and it this looks amazingly delish!
Janell Poulette says
I love to try new recipes. This looks really delicious to bring to Christmas dinner.
Chrissy says
This looks and sounds so good. It would be perfect for dessert on Christmas eve.
Whitney @ It's Gravy, Baby! says
I am usually not one for pumpkin, but that looks delicious. Your photos are fantastic as well!
maria says
Wow!! I love the recipe! Looks like something my family will enjoy and I *may* eat all of the cool whip topping when they are not looking.
Tonya C says
That looks delicious & the name is adorable!
Maggie says
You, my friend, are a genius! This looks delicious!
Wendy says
I LOVE pumpkin. I LOVE Cheesecake. I love pudding. I know I would love this pudding. I think I’m going to pop to the market to get the rest of the stuff I need so i can make it for the impending snowstorm.
Debi says
I know what I am making tomorrow. This looks amazing
Shell says
Oh yum. These are some of my favorite flavors. I can’t wait to try it.
Jenn says
This looks soooo amazing!! I have to make this ASAP, I love pumpkin anything.
brian miller says
will pass this on to T….she loves pumpkin desserts…
i cant stand them..ha
Lee says
I already admitted to this on Facebook but I’ll do it again in here. I ate a slice of pumpkin cheesecake (not the same but I bet your is equally as delicious) when I had gestational diabetes because it was Thanksgiving. It was a tiny slice. So your pumpkin dumpkin gives me memories, sweet sweet memories.
Lee
LauraOinAK says
That looks wonderful! I love things that are tasty and easy to make.
michele d says
That looks totally amazing! The creamy cheesecake looks so so good!
Alesha @ Full Time Mama says
You had me at cheesecake pudding. That looks FABULOUS!
Michelle says
Holy yum, does this look good! I so want to dip my finger in that topping for a taste.
Myrah - Coupon Mamacita says
That looks divine, and it’s so easy, it’s just begging to be made. I guess I should do it! =D
Amy says
Oh my goodness does this look good! Just when I was about to retire the pumpkin until next year!
Krystal's Kitsch says
Wow, that topping looks AMAZING! I would love to try that.
Lisa Bristol says
This looks so delicious. I can not wait to make this for dessert this week.
Jess Scull says
Oh my goodness – This looks incredible!!!!! I am definitely going to make this
Kendra says
OMG! This looks amazing! I think I’m going to add a new dessert to my Christmas menu!
LyndaS says
OMG! I want a piece right now. That creamy Jell-O topping is calling my name.
Sara P. (@SensiblySara) says
That looks easy AND delicious! I’d make mine in chocolate (not pumpkin), though.
Chelley @ AisForAdelaide says
That’s a great idea!
Carmen Perez (listen2mama) says
Oh wow, would I love a piece of this now! Looks delicious!!!!!
Stacey - Travel Blogger says
That looks so good. You take the best food pics. I want that now.
Cathy @ Our Mini Family says
This pumpkin cake looks so amazing! And I love cheesecake!
lisa says
The creamcheese pudding topping looks so delicious! i want to try this!
Chelley @ AisForAdelaide says
Oh. My. Gosh. I cannot wait to try this! I am spending a week at my parents’ for the holidays… I will be surprising them with this for sure!
Dawn McAlexander says
That looks so good. You don’t have to try real hard to get me to eat anything pumpkin flavored. Yum!
Nina Say says
I’m staring at the cheesecake pudding topping. I love cake as much as the next girl but can you send any leftovers of that topping over to me? I’m craving it lol.
MommaDJane says
OMGosh that looks delicious. My mom usually bakes the pumpkin pies for the holidays. Now I’m hungry for this one right now.
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says
Oh yeah! I could go for a plate or two of that right now! Looks divine and so EASY too!
My Inner Chick says
YUM
Yum
Double Yum.
Anything w/ Pumpkin turns me on. xxx
Catherine S says
This sounds and looks really good. Pumpkin and Cheesecake are perfect together. I can’t wait to try the Cheesecake pudding.
Tanya Coffman says
Oh this looks so divine! I’m going to have to try this sweet treat out on the family, it may end up on our Christmas party menu too! 😀
Libby's Library says
OMGosh – I am so gonna try this recipe. I am a pumpkin fanatic. No one else in the house likes it, so it will be ALL FOR ME!
Heather says
I love a good dump cake. This fantastic!
Ronnie says
The pudding top looks so lite and delicious! I really need to try your recipe – I don’t think I can make it look as pretty as you but maybe match you on the tastiness if I follow directions. 🙂
Courtney says
Omg this looks behind delicious!!! Way to make MW hungry! Wish I had a slice 😉
Pam says
I would like this. It has all ingredients that I crave. I know my family would love this too. I will have to make it this weekend for a party we are having.
Pam W says
I am planning to make it soon too! I have been wanting pumpkin flavored everything lately.
Melanie K. says
Yummmoooo! That looks absolutely amazing!
Pam says
This looks so good, and I love that it’s pretty simple! Pumpkin and cheesecake is one of my favorite flavor combinations.
Heather says
I love that you experiment in baking. I am too much of a chicken to do a lot of that, maybe a different topping here or there, but it looks so yummy. I love pumpkin stuff!
noelle says
yep… totally saved this… i want to make it 😉
when are you going to make me a recipe book of all your tasty items?
Michelle F. says
That looks divine! I love how easy it is to make.
Katie says
You had me with “pumpkin”. I’ve never actually made (or heard of) a dump cake before – it looks delicious!
Kecia says
Since I love all things pumpkin, I’m pretty much drooling over your photos. I must try this recipe!
Avry says
Christmas night treat with a little hot cocoa or coffee if you are a coffee drinker. Yum it looks so good – you can’t go wrong with anything pumpkin and cheesecake!
Theresa says
I love the crust on the bottom. This will definitely be a big hit in any holiday party! Thanks for sharing 🙂
AmyLK says
Oh yum! I’m going to have to try this one! I’ve been baking and baking after work too!
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says
Mmmm, love this recipe, it’s my kind of treat! I’ll try this over the weekend for sure!
Coolchillmom says
Oh my. I want to grab through the screen and eat this now! It is so delicious looking!
Debbie Denny says
Oh this looks so yummmm. That is a good one for parties.
Melissa Pezza says
That looks amazing! The “frosting” is the best! Pudding and cool whip? You can’t beat it.
Crystal says
Pumpkin is one of my all-time favorite flavors! This sounds like such a yummy recipe & so easy!
Michele says
My mouth is now watering just from the thought of even a small taste of the pumpkin goodness!! Not sure I could actually make it–a baker I am not–but seriously thinking of trying–it looks so darn good!!
Heidi Bee says
Oh my! I think this may be the perfect food! The pictures have my mouth watering! May be making this for Christmas!! Thanks so much for sharing!
Maria @ closetohome says
you had me at pudding and cool whip, what a yummy dessert. I might have everything in my pantry….
Alice Chase says
Dumpcakes are the BEST!!! Since I love pumpkin- these are a must try!
Erin S. says
That looks so good! I love pumpkin!
Dawn says
That looks delicious! The only thing better than delicious nom noms is easy to make delicious nom noms!
Sarah Bailey says
oh my goodness this sounds delicious – what a lovely way to celebrate with some friends a nice piece of cake and cup of tea.
sharon martin says
So tempting do you do take-outs too, they look delicious !!
Jaime says
This looks delicious. I’ll definitely be trying this out. My husband LOVES pumpkin.
Jeanine says
Oh heavens. This looks really good and I haven’t ever even had pumpkin before
Yum.
JamericanSpice says
Ooooh I”m salivating over here!
I must make this!
The kids LOVED the last one I made 🙂
Kathy says
Yummy! I love anything that is pumpkin. This looks absolutely delicious! I really want to make this for the holidays!
Kathleen says
That looks so delicious! The cheesecake pudding topping sounds AMAZING!
Christina Berry says
OH.M.G. That looks delicious! Definitely pinning for later because once hubby sees this, he’s going to insist that we make it! Thanks for sharing!
XmasDolly says
Well that sounds mighty scrumptious! I have a recipe linky on Fridays that I’m trying to lift off. Won’t you come, and join us and share your recipe too?
becca says
Oh my this looks so yummy and perfect to pair with my tea. Yummy.
Veronica Lee says
This looks delish! Yummm! I pinned this – http://www.pinterest.com/pin/544091198706997350/
Christine Luken says
This looks delicious! I LOVE anything pumpkin. 🙂
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I agree. Pumpkin is one of the best flavors, well, EVER.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
You had me at pumpkin. I am obsessed with anything pumpkin flavored. NOM.