How to Make Pumpkin Upside Down Cake: A Delightful Treat
This recipe for Pumpkin Upside Down Cake creates a delightful spiced pumpkin dessert with a buttery, nutty cake crust, perfect for fall. It's a rich and sturdy treat that requires complete cooling to set properly.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- large bowl
- Whisk or mixer
Ingredients
- 29 oz. pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp. clove
- ¼ tsp. ginger
- 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 12 oz. can evaporated milk
- 1 box spice cake mix (yellow cake mix is an acceptable substitute)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup butter, melted
- Whipped topping (for serving)
Notes
- The dessert is also referred to as Pumpkin Squishy or Pumpkin Dump Cake.
- The filling layer is thicker and richer than standard pumpkin pie due to reduced evaporated milk.
- The cake requires complete cooling to set properly.
- Yellow cake mix can be used instead of spice cake mix.
Other Essential Details
- 10 minutes Prep time
- 50-60 minutes Cook time
- 9x13 inch baking dish Pan size
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers.
- Texture: Sturdy, thick filling with a crunchy, buttery streusel topping.
- Flavor: Spiced pumpkin filling with nutty, buttery cake crust.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, cloves, ginger, sugar, eggs, and evaporated milk. Mix until well-blended.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Evenly sprinkle the entire box of cake mix over the batter, starting from the edges and working towards the middle.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the cake mix.
- Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix and pecans.
- Bake at 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the dish; it will thicken and set as it cools.
- Cut and serve with whipped topping.
Notes
- This dessert is also known as Pumpkin Squishy or Pumpkin Dump Cake. The filling is intentionally thicker and richer than standard pumpkin pie.
- Ensure the cake cools completely in the pan to allow it to set properly. Yellow cake mix can be substituted for spice cake mix.
Notes
This Pumpkin Upside Down Cake, also known as Pumpkin Squishy or Pumpkin Dump Cake, is a simple yet delicious fall dessert. It features a thick, spiced pumpkin filling topped with a buttery, nutty cake crust. For best results, allow the cake to cool completely in the pan to set properly before serving with whipped topping. Yellow cake mix can be used as a substitute for spice cake mix.