Pumpkin Dump Bundt Cake

An easy bundt pan recipe featuring pumpkin filling, chocolate chips, and homemade frosting. This dense, moist pumpkin cake includes all the delicious flavors of fall, and everyone loves it.

 

This is probably my favorite cake, ever. With that being said, I must tell you that I am not a big fan of pumpkin. I don’t count down the days until it’s “pumpkin everything” season. I’ll put my pumpkin out on the front porch for Halloween, but other than that, I’m just meh about pumpkin. But this cake….wow! There is no overbearing pumpkin taste, whatsoever.

 

My cousin, Debbie, brought it one year for our traditional Day After Thanksgiving Second Thanksgiving Celebration (which we sadly haven’t done recently. Not really sure why, but it is missed.) It was amazing! My oldest son, who I don’t think has ever enjoyed a piece of cake in his life, ate it up and asked me to make it for him. That’s how good it is. I don’t beg people for recipes, but I pleaded with Debbie to give me this one. She emailed it, and I swear it is the oldest saved email in my inbox, still starred, sitting down there at the bottom of the page from over 5 years ago. I printed it for my recipe box, and now it will be here online, and yet I’ll keep it in my email inbox to safeguard, just in case the internet crashes and my recipe box gets lost. Again, it’s that good.

 

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Pumpkin Dump Bundt Cake

 

This cake is made in a bundt pan. A bundt cake is denser, takes longer to bake, and has a thicker crust than a traditional pan cake. It also makes for a beautiful presentation once iced or powdered. 

 

How to Make Pumpkin Dump Bundt Cake

 

Ingredients:

3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1½ tsp cinnamon
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups canned pumpkin
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cake Icing:
1½ cups powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp milk

 

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees, then grease and lightly flour your bundt pan.

 

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add in beaten eggs, oil, pumpkin, and chocolate chips. Mix together well for 3 to 4 minutes.

 

Pour into the bundt pan but do not spread the mixture with a spoon. Instead, tap the sides of the pan to spread it around evenly.

 

How to Make Pumpkin Cake

 

Bake for one hour and ten minutes, then let cool before removing from pan. Once completely cooled, turned the pan upside down over a large plate.

 

Mix together powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk for the frosting. Drizzle the icing over the top of the cake.

 

As I mentioned, I first had it at Thanksgiving. It’s perfect for a holiday dessert. It travels well and it feeds a fair amount, so it’s ideal to bring to your holiday parties. I made it twice for get-togethers this past holiday season.  I even gave it to my co-workers as a little holiday gift this year by putting it in cute little decorative paper loaf pans that I found Amazon.

 

Pumpkin Dump Cake Tips

 

 

  • I would recommend making the frosting immediately before you are ready to pour it over top, otherwise, it will harden on you.
  • Cake can be kept in the fridge up to 5 days, in a sealed airtight container.
  • Switch up the icing for a change. Chocolate or caramel sauce goes well, or keep it simple and shake a little dusting of powdered sugar over the top.

 

This pumpkin dump cake is truly delicious….but don’t take my word for it, try it for yourself and see!

 

For another fantastic cake, check out my Triple Layer Chocolate Cake.

And don’t miss my other pumpkin recipes!
Pumpkin Mousse with Maple Whipped Cream
Mini Pumpkin Pie Bites
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pancakes

 

This is a fantastic, crowd-pleasing bundt cake that’s easy to make and perfect to bring along to all your holiday gatherings.

 

 

Pumpkin Dump Cake in Bundt Pan

 

Give this amazing pumpkin cake a try and then let me know how it turned out in the comments below!

 

 

 

 

Happy Eating!

Pumpkin Dump Bundt Cake

Pumpkin Dump Cake

This heavenly pumpkin dump cake is the perfect ending to any holiday meal.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Equipment

  • Bundt pan

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp cinnamon
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups canned pumpkin
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cake Icing

  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp milk

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease bundt pan and lightly flour.
  • In large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
  • Add beaten eggs, oil, pumpkin, and chocolate chips. Mix well in bowl for 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Pour into bundt pan but do not spread mixture with a spoon. Instead, tap sides of pan to spread around.
  • Bake for one hour and ten minutes.
  • Let cool before removing from pan. Once cooled, turned pan upside down over large plate.
  • Mix together powdered sugar, vanilla and milk for the topping. Drizzle the icing over the top of the cake.
Keyword bundt, cake, dump cake, fall dessert, holiday, pumpkin, Thanksgiving

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18 thoughts on “Pumpkin Dump Bundt Cake”

  1. Well, this sounds amazing! I think I have canned pumpkin in the pantry and a pile of bundt pans waiting to be sold (I can steal one back for just one more use!). I’m with you on not loving “all things pumpkin” across the board…but I do love pumpkin bread, and I think this sounds good, too!

    Bettye
    https://fashionschlub.com

  2. I have had a bundt pan for a while and have never made anything in it. This recipe looks easy and I love that it is nut free. It looks like I will be breaking in my bundt pan this weekend.

  3. This sounds like a new recipe that may become a favorite. I am always looking for new recipes from food I can grow… like pumpkins. Have you made this from fresh pumpkins? This is definitely on my list to try soon. Thanks

    1. I have never made it with fresh pumpkin but imagine it will be even better! Let me know if you give it a try, I’d love to hear how it turns out. 🙂

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