Indulge in the best of both worlds with this delicious Pumpkin Pie Cake Dessert recipe, combining the classic flavors of pumpkin pie with the moist, fluffy texture of a cake. This dessert is perfect for fall gatherings, holiday celebrations, or whenever you’re craving something warm and comforting. Whether you’re a pumpkin pie lover or just a cake enthusiast, this dessert is a delightful treat that satisfies all your sweet cravings.
About this recipe
This recipe is pretty dear to me. It’s an old one from my Grandma Utahna’s personal recipe box and she used to make it all the time when I was a teenager.
I don’t know where grandma got it from (she called it “pumpkin pie dessert”), I’m definitely not claiming any credit for it, it was just a family favorite that I wanted to share.
This pumpkin cake pie recipe reminds me of a mix between a pie and a cake mix based cobbler. The texture is FANTASTIC!
Many people that try it say that they love it even though they don’t even like pumpkin pie.
How to make it (free recipe card and photo tutorial found here):
Pumpkin Pie Cake Mix Dessert
One of grandma's favorite recipes.
Ingredients
- Crust Mixture:
- 1 Yellow Cake Mix (Remove 1 Cup of mix and set aside)
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 Cup Butter (softened)
- Filling:
- 3 Cups Pumpkin Puree
- ½ Cup Brown Sugar (packed)
- 2&½ teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 2 Large Eggs (beaten before adding)
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 2/3 Cup Evaporated Milk
- Topping:
- 4 Tablespoons Butter (softened)
- ½ Cup Brown Sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Cup Yellow Cake Mix
Instructions
- Crust instructions (1st layer): Preheat oven to 350°F.
Open yellow cake mix and set aside 1 cup of dry mix. 
In a medium sized bowl, mix crust ingredients well and spread this mixture into a greased deep 9″x13″ casserole dish or a 13" cast iron skillet. 
Bake for 10 minutes or until slightly brown. - Filling instructions (2nd layer):
Mix filling ingredients together in a large bowl large bowl (don't forget to beat the eggs before adding them).
Evenly pour and spread this mixture over crust. - Topping instructions (3rd layer):
Mix topping ingredients well in a medium sized bowl. 
Then crumble evenly over the filling. 
Bake for another 40-45 minutes, or until top is browned. 
Let cool about ten minutes then top as desired and serve.
Notes
This tastes best served warm and fresh. I like to top this with something like whipped topping, vanilla ice cream, or my easy vanilla pudding mousse.
Recommended Products
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McCormick Pumpkin Pie Spice, 9 oz -
Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Organic 100% Pumpkin, Canned, 15 ounce (Pack of 6) -
Duncan Hines Classic Cake Mix, Yellow, 15.25 oz -
Lodge 13-1/4 Inch Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet – Signature Teardrop Handle - Use in the Oven, on the Stove, on the Grill, or Over a Campfire, Black -
Pyrex Deep 9x13-Inch Glass Baking Dish with Lid, Deep Casserole Dish, Glass Food Container, Oven, Freezer and Microwave Safe, Clear Container -
Pyrex Smart Essentials 8-Piece Mixing Bowl Set
I’ve seen similar recipes out there, but this is one of the better pumpkin yellow cake mix recipes in my personal (biased…cough…cough…lol) opinion.
Give it a try and please leave me a star review if you love it too!
FAQ’s
I don’t recommend making this dessert more than a few hours before you desire serving it. Anything moist with pumpkin kinda gets a bit soggy if you store it for long.
*I will add more FAQ’s as the questions get sent to me.
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Check out my other recipes
Otherwise, here are direct links to several of my other sweet tooth recipes that you’re also going to love:
Other sugary-sweet recipes
Other cake mix recipes with pumpkin
Maybe you don’t like my particular version of this recipe…if that’s the case, no worries, here are some other good similar recipes that you could try instead:
- https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/cake-mix-pumpkin-bundt-cake/
- https://aldentediva.com/2023/10/30/pumpkin-pie-dump-cake/
- https://www.food.com/recipe/pumpkin-spice-cake-101694
*This recipe article was originally shared to this blog on October 31, 2011 at a different url(https://lifeshouldcostless.com/pumpkin-pie-dessert-grandma-utahnas/), and has since been updated to improve user experience, possibly add video instruction, as well as to make it as shareable as possible across the social medias.