Pumpkin Oatmeal Dump Cake

Pumpkin Oatmeal Dump Cake

🎃🍂 Pumpkin Oat Dump Cake — The Cozy Shortcut Dessert That Screams Fall

“Because sometimes you just want to dump, bake, and bask in the glory of pumpkin spice season.”

 

 

This Pumpkin Oat Dump Cake is the ultimate fall dessert hack — a little bit pumpkin pie, a little bit cobbler, and a whole lot of cozy. With a spiced pumpkin base, a buttery cake mix crumble, and hearty oats for texture, it’s the kind of dessert that makes your kitchen smell like autumn wrapped in a warm hug.

It’s:

• Ridiculously easy — no mixer, no fuss, no stress.
• Perfectly spiced — pumpkin spice makes everything nice.
• Crowd-pleasing — great for potlucks, holidays, or “just because” baking.

I’m always amazed how such a simple recipe can taste so good! I’m pretty sure that I love the pumpkin dump cake more than pies for Thanksgiving! I have made other pumpkin dump cakes before but the addition of the oatmeal is a nice surprise!

It’s sweet and savory all wrapped up in one delicious dessert! This a great dessert to surprise your guests with this holiday season!

 

 

👩‍🍳 Cooking Tips for the Best Dump Cake

• Don’t stir the layers — the magic happens when they bake as-is.
• Use cold butter if you want a chunkier, crumbly top.
• Add nuts — pecans or walnuts add crunch and flavor.
• Check early — ovens vary; start checking at 38 minutes.
• Serve warm — the texture and flavor shine when it’s fresh from the oven.

🎨 Recipe Variations

• Apple-Pumpkin Twist — Add a layer of thinly sliced apples under the cake mix.
• Chocolate Pumpkin — Swap yellow cake mix for chocolate cake mix.
• Nutty Delight — Sprinkle chopped pecans or almonds over the oats.
• Maple Magic — Drizzle maple syrup over the top before baking.
• Gluten-Free — Use a gluten-free cake mix.

🧒 Kid Tips

• Let kids sprinkle the oats — they’ll feel like mini chefs.
• Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and let them add sprinkles.
• Make mini versions in muffin tins for easy kid portions.
• Keep spice mild if serving to very young kids.

🛒 Grocery Hacks

• Store-brand cake mix — tastes just as good for less.
• Buy oats in bulk — cheaper and great for multiple recipes.
• Stock up on canned pumpkin in fall when it’s on sale.
• Freeze butter — grate frozen butter for even topping distribution.
• Pumpkin spice blend — make your own with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.

Pumpkin Oatmeal Dump Cake

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Ingredients

• 1 can pure pumpkin 15 oz.
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
• 1 box yellow cake mix 15.25 oz.
• ¾ cup melted butter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the pumpkin, brown sugar, pumpkin and pie spice. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

3. Sprinkle the dry cake mix and oats over the top of the batter. Pour the melted butter over the top. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.

4. Allow the cake to cool 10 minutes before serving.

🔢 Calorie Count (Per Serving — 12 Servings)

• Calories: ~290
• Protein: 3g
• Carbs: 42g
• Fat: 13g
• Sugar: 24g

📊 Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

\*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 

📣 Reader’s Challenge: #PumpkinOatPerfection

I want to see YOUR Pumpkin Oat Dump Cake creations!

1. Make the recipe.
2. Add your own twist — maybe a new spice blend, a fun topping, or a drizzle of caramel.
3. Snap a photo of your masterpiece.
4. Post it with the hashtag #PumpkinOatPerfection and tag me.

I’ll feature my favorites in an upcoming post — let’s make fall baking a community event!

♻️ Leftover Remix

• Pumpkin Parfait — Layer cake chunks with yogurt and granola.
• Breakfast Treat — Warm a slice and top with Greek yogurt and honey.
• Pumpkin Trifle — Layer with pudding and whipped cream in a glass dish.
• Ice Cream Sundae Base — Crumble over vanilla ice cream with caramel sauce.
• Pumpkin Milkshake — Blend with vanilla ice cream and milk for a dessert drink.

💭 Final Thoughts

This Pumpkin Oat Dump Cake is proof that you don’t need fancy techniques or hours in the kitchen to make something that tastes like fall in a bite. It’s cozy, it’s easy, and it’s the kind of recipe you’ll make again and again.

Here’s the thing — desserts like this aren’t just about the flavor. They’re about the feeling. The smell of pumpkin spice drifting through the house. The sound of the oven timer dinging while you’re curled up under a blanket. The way everyone’s eyes light up when you bring it to the table.

This Pumpkin Oat Dump Cake is more than a recipe — it’s a shortcut to joy. It’s the dessert you make when you want to treat yourself without stress. It’s the one you bring to a friend’s house and watch disappear in minutes.

So here’s my challenge to you: make it. Make it your own. Share it with someone who needs a little sweetness in their day. And when you do, post it with #PumpkinOatPerfection so we can all celebrate the magic of fall baking together.

Because life’s too short for boring desserts — let’s make every bite a little celebration. 🎃💛

 

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