Easy Pumpkin Dutch Oven Cake
Bake this easy Pumpkin Dutch Oven Cake on your next camping trip. This simple 3-ingredient cake is perfect for fall camping!
Happy Fall, y’all! We have a new pumpkin dessert for you. Our Dutch Oven Pumpkin Pie Cake is popular this time of year, and this recipe is even easier to make.
How to Make Pumpkin Dutch Oven Cake
We made this recipe on a recent camping trip. While we detail how to make it in a Dutch oven, instructions are included for making it on a grill or in an oven at home.
Easy Pumpkin Cake Ingredients
This cake is made with three ingredients. We have shown an optional fourth ingredient for topping.
You need:
- an angel food cake mix
- canned pumpkin puree
- pumpkin spice blend
- optional: whipped topping
Cake Directions
An eight-year-old friend helped make this simple cake. The steps are:
- prepare coals for the Dutch oven (see tip below)
- mix the cake ingredients
- bake under and over the coals
- top with spiced whipped topping
Explanations of the steps are included below.
Preparing Heat Baking Source
The key to baking Dutch Oven Desserts is the proper heat. The longer bake time requires consistent heat, so we use charcoal briquettes.
For this recipe, we used 25 briquettes. Eight went below the oven, and 17 were on the lid.
Dutch Oven Tip
Instant light charcoal briquettes make for easy prep.
A charcoal chimney helps speed the process, especially under wet or windy conditions.
We always light extra coals but did not use them on this quick bake.
Mixing the Pumpkin Angel Food Cake
Place a 15-ounce can of pumpkin puree in a mixing bowl. Add the angel food cake mix* and 1+ teaspoon of pumpkin-pie spice.
*The angel food cake mix needs to add water variety.
Slowly stir to combine. Stop when you no longer see dry cake mix.
Scoop the batter into a lined Dutch oven. Get them here, or make your own liners.
Baking the Cake
Place the lid on the Dutch oven. Put the stove over a small group of eight coals.
Arrange 17 coals on the lid of the oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Our noses are the best judges of when to check on the cake. When a strong pumpkin smell appears near the end of the baking time, take a peek under the lid.
The cake should be a nice golden brown that springs back to the touch. If needed, add a few more minutes, taking care not to burn the edges.
Oven or Grill Directions for this Pumpkin Dutch Oven Cake
This cake can be baked on a grill or in an oven. The heat should be set to 350 degrees.
The baking time is 20-25 minutes without a lid and 25-30 minutes with the lid on.
Pumpkin Spice Whipped Topping
While you can use whipped topping with the squeeze top, we recommend the frozen whipped topping in a tub. Let it thaw in your cooler or counter while the cake bakes.
Sprinkle a teaspoon of pumpkin spice into the whipped topping and stir. Dollop a little on each serving or spread on a cooled cake like frosting.
This cake is very light and airy with a subtle pumpkin taste. We enjoyed it as an afternoon snack.
More Dutch Oven Desserts that Use Cake Mixes
- Cherry Chocolate Lava Cake
- Classic Dump Cake
- Best Ever Chocolate Cake
- Cinnamon Apple Cake
- Peanut Butter Cup Cake
- Brownies
- Turtle Lava Cake
- Strawberry Cheesecake Cobbler
Dutch Oven Pumpkin Angel Food
Bake this Pumpkin Dutch Oven Cake when camping, on the grill, or in the oven at home. This 3-ingredient cake is quick and easy to make and tastes great with pumpkin spice whipped topping.
Ingredients
- angel food cake mix, 1 box
- pumpkin puree, 15 oz can
- 1+ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- optional: whipped topping
Instructions
- Prepare 25+ coals for the Dutch oven.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, spice, and pumpkin puree.
- Stir just until combined. The batter should have some airiness to it.
- Put the batter into a lined Dutch oven.
- Cover with the lid.
- Place over a small circle of 8 prepared coals.
- Arrange 17 coals on the lid of the oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the cake from the oven.
- Mix at least 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice thoroughly into the thawed whipped topping.
- Serve cake with a dollop of spice whipped topping.
Notes
Bake this cake on a grill or in an oven set to 350 degrees.
The baking time is 20-25 minutes with the lid off and 25-30 minutes with the lid on.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 21Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 20mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 1g
The nutrition data provided is only an estimate.
