Dump & Bake Dessert.

A dump & bake dessert is the ultimate sweet treat for anyone who loves delicious results without the fuss. Imagine this: you grab a handful of pantry staples, dump them into a baking dish—no mixing bowls, no fancy techniques—and then bake until golden, gooey, and glorious. That’s it!

It’s dessert magic in one pan.

Whether it’s a fruity cobbler, a chocolatey cake, or a creamy pudding, dump & bake desserts are all about simplicity meets indulgence. You layer, sprinkle, pour, and let the oven do the heavy lifting. The result? A warm, comforting dessert that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen (but you didn’t).

Dump & Bake Pumpkin Crisp

INGREDIENTS (Serves 12-15)

1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin puree
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
3 eggs
1 C. sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 (18.25 oz.) pkg. yellow cake mix
1 C. chopped pecans
½ C. toffee bits, optional
1 C. butter, melted
Cream cheese frosting or whipped cream

DIRECTIONS

Preheat your oven to 350° and grease 1 9×13″ baking pan.

Dump the pumpkin puree into the prepped pan. Add the evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, and cinnamon. Whisk together until well blended, scraping down the sides of the pan.

Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the pumpkin mixture. Sprinkle the pecans and toffee bits over the cake mix. Drizzle the butter evenly over the top.

Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until set and golden brown. Cool before cutting.

Serve at room temperature or chilled with frosting or whipped cream.