Pecan Pumpkin Pie Cobbler with Spice Cake Mix

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This tried and true pecan pumpkin pie cobbler with spice cake mix is easy to make, super creamy, and full of pumpkin spice! Try our fall apple cobbler with cake mix this fall season too!

Pumpkin pie cobbler in a white baking dish topped with two scoops of vanilla ice cream.

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Step-by-Step Instructions
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Storage and Leftovers
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What you'll love about this recipe

Easy: This is a super simple dump and bake pumpkin cobbler recipe that can be simply made with basic ingredients in just one bowl before transferring to a baking dish!
Creamy: The texture of this pumpkin cobbler has an incredibly silky smooth and creamy pumpkin pie filling, just like our old-fashioned pumpkin pie recipe.
Perfect for Sharing: This pumpkin cobbler dump cake serves plenty and will be great for sharing at this year's Thanksgiving! Other pumpkin desserts you can share at Thanksgiving are our moist pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting and pumpkin spice snickerdoodles!

Recipe Ingredients

Pumpkin Puree: The pumpkin puree gives the pumpkin cobbler its pumpkin flavor and orange color. You'll want to ensure you're using pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling (they're different)!
Sugar: The sugar sweetens the pumpkin pie filling. Both brown and white sugar is used in this recipe.
Pumpkin Pie Spice: The pumpkin pie spice gives warmth to the pumpkin pie filling with its fall flavors of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and more! If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own by following this easy pumpkin pie spice recipe.
Salt: A pinch of salt will enhance the overall flavor of the cobbler!
Eggs: Eggs help the pumpkin pie filling set properly.
Vanilla Extract: The vanilla brings a subtle flavor that complements the other ingredients deliciously.
Evaporated Milk: The evaporated milk gives the pie filling a rich flavor and texture and helps to thicken it.
Spice Cake Mix: Boxed spice cake mix like Betty Crocker's Spice Cake Mix is used as the topping and adds a ton of fall flavor to the dish!
Pecans (Optional): The pecans give this cobbler a crunchy texture and a roasted nutty flavor that amazingly complements the pumpkin pie layer!
Butter: The melted butter gets poured over the cake mix topping and pecans for a buttery crust topping and super flavorful pecans!

See the recipe card below for the ingredient measurements.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
Pumpkin Pie Cobbler: To a large bowl, combine and whisk together the pumpkin cobbler ingredients and pour into a 9x13 baking dish.
Topping: Sprinkle the cobbler with the boxed cake mix and then evenly distribute the pecans over top of the cake mix. Pour the melted butter all over the cake mix and pecans.
Bake: Bake for 50-55 minutes uncovered on the middle rack and rest on a cooling rack for 10-15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Kitchen Equipment

Can Opener: To open the pumpkin puree can.
Knife: For chopping the pecans.
Mixing Bowl: You'll need one bowl to make the pumpkin pie cobbler.
Whisk: To combine the cobbler ingredients, you only need a whisk, but you can also use an electric hand mixer on low if you prefer.
9x13 Baking Dish: For baking the cobbler.
Ice Cream Scoop: You can use an ice cream scoop or a regular spoon to scoop the ice cream.
Measuring Cups and Spoons: These are used to measure the ingredients.

Serving Suggestions

This pumpkin cobbler is basically an upside down pumpkin pie with a pumpkin filling and a buttery crust, and this might be an unpopular opinion but it tastes amazing cold with a dollop of Cool Whip or whipped cream on top even though most people serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream! Both options taste amazing, so try serving it warm and then try your leftovers cold! Would love to hear your thoughts in the comment section!

Storage and Leftovers

Store any leftovers covered tightly in plastic wrap or tin foil in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can reheat personal serving sizes of the cobbler in the microwave at 10-20 second intervals until warm. It also tastes great cold with some cool whip and whipped cream!

Expert Tips

Don't burn the nuts: It's recommended to check the cobbler every 20 minutes to ensure the pecans aren't burning. This recipe has been tested many times, and the longer it bakes, the darker the nuts get, but it can bake up to 55 minutes before they get too dark.
Make scooping easy: If you're struggling to get that ice cream out and onto the cobbler because it's too frozen, run the spoon under some water, and that should help loosen it up and make it easier to scoop.
Let the cobbler rest: resting it for 10-15 minutes before serving will give it a chance to thicken, properly set, and cool down a bit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pumpkin filling the same as pumpkin puree?

No, pumpkin pie filling is canned with other ingredients like sugar, spices, and more, whereas pumpkin puree is just pumpkin puree.

What can I use if I don't have pumpkin pie spice?

If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, follow this easy recipe for making your own pumpkin pie spice. You just need to mix together ¼ cup cinnamon, 4 teaspoons nutmeg, 4 teaspoons ginger, and 1 tablespoon of allspice.

Is pumpkin pie cobbler supposed to be served hot or cold?

It's most common to serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, but it also tastes delicious cold topped with whipped cream or Cool Whip!

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