Can you make pumpkin cake without an oven? Yes! Make this crock pot pumpkin cake using only 3 ingredients! This is an effortless and stress-free holiday dessert that anyone can make.
Does holiday baking stress you out?
Doesn’t holiday baking sound a little intimidating?
Sometimes, you just need to make a super easy 3-ingredient dessert that the slow cooker can make for you. You have more important things that need your attention.
I know, I am a little late in hopping on the pumpkin wagon this year, haha! But to me, pumpkin is good all year round
Thanks to our friends at Libby’s and other food companies, we can get pure pumpkin puree and time of the year. So it would be a shame to not take advantage of that just because we aren’t in the months of October or November!
Plus, this recipe is SOOOO delicious, I definitely did not want to wait until pumpkin season comes around again. And it is so incredibly easy with just three ingredients you throw into the slow cooker.
There’s no fuss, hardly any cleanup, and the whole family will love it.
Can you make pumpkin cake without an oven?
Yes! This crock pot pumpkin cake is the perfect example of making it without an oven.
During the holiday season, you know your oven gets quite a workout. Most of the time, you have 2-3 recipes cooking in it and there is not room for one more!
You could go to a neighbors house and use their oven, but, chances are that their oven is busy too.
So, I decided to get a little creative and make this pumpkin dessert in the crock pot. It also cooks the pumpkin cake evenly and turns it into a moist, flavorful Thanksgiving dessert that will have your guests licking their fingers.
If you like this crock pot pumpkin cake, you have to try my slow cooker apple pie.
Can you make crock pot pumpkin cake without eggs
The answer is a huge YES! My pumpkin cake uses no eggs.
Instead of eggs, I put evaporated milk which really makes this recipe soft and moist. Also, the pure pumpkin I use in this recipe really helps fluff up the cake. This way, the cake is on the slightly healthier side.
Tips for baking pumpkin cake in a crock pot
– Set your crock pot to “keep warm” as you add your ingredients
– Use a crock pot liner – I didn’t use one in this recipe, but, it is helpful to have the liner. This way, your cake will be easier to remove from the crock pot and easier to clean.
– Don’t stir at first – After you put all the ingredients in the crock pot, set it to low and close the lid without stirring.
– Stir once an hour – If you are like me, you will feel the urge to stir constantly. Resist that urge because you want to let the cake work on its own. For this cake, I only stirred once and that was a good thing because the cake turned out to be really delicious.
– Use a toothpick – The best way to test if the cake is ready is to poke the side of the cake with a toothpick. If it comes out with crumbs, you know its ready.
Best Toppings for Pumpkin Cake
This is a delicious cake by itself, but, it can be made even better by topping with these ingredients
– Vanilla or Moscato Ice Cream
– Caramel Sauce
– Walnuts
– Cream Cheese Frosting
– Chocolate sauce
– Fudge sauce
– M&M Candy (this is a kid favorite)
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Interested in some other pumpkin recipes?
Pumpkin Oreo Brownies
White Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake
Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Pancakes
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Rollups
Enjoy!
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How to make crock pot pumpkin cake
3 Ingredient Crock Pot Pumpkin Cake
Ingredients
- 15 oz spice cake mix 1 package
- 15 oz pure pumpkin 1 can
- 14 oz evaporated milk 1 can
Instructions
Add the spice cake mix to the crock pot
In a medium bowl, combine the pumpkin and evaporated milk
Pour over the spice cake mix, but, do not mix
Set crock pot to high and cook for 1 hour
Switch crock pot setting to low and cook for 1 more hour
- Mix everything thoroughly
Cook for an additional 1-2 hours on low, until the cake has set
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Best served warm. Garnish with caramel sauce, walnuts, or vanilla ice cream if desired!
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Candyce Bright says
This looks and sounds great. Can you make it faster in an instant pot? Or would it be made the same way and time?
Kristin says
Hi Candyce, I have not tried this in an instant pot, so I am afraid I can’t help you with that. I do have an instant pot, but I haven’t used it enough yet to accumulate much expertise! 🙂
The Better Baker says
Such an intriguing recipe! It looks fabulous…I love everything pumpkin and must try this one soon. Congrats on your feature at Weekend Potluck!
Jerri says
Wow! 3 ingredients and cooked in the crock pot. Awesome recipe! Thanks for joining us for Friday Favorites. I’m featuring you this week.
Jann Olson says
Ooey gooey goodness. YUM! Thanks for sharing the recipe with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Amy says
Crock Pot and Pumpkin – this has got to be a winner. Thank you for sharing at Thrifty Thursday.
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Chas Greener says
I love everything pumpkin spice – it’s almost fall! Thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go!
Michele says
You had me at pumpkin!! This sounds amazing!
Debbie says
Anyone have any easy gluten free dessert, my son is diabetic and also on a gluten free diet because of allergy, I need some new recipes for him.
Kristin King says
I don’t have any that I know of, but I did a quick google search and found a link that might be helpful for you.
https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/recipe-collections-favorites/desserts/gluten-free-desserts-0
I hope you find some good options there!
Leslie says
I totally agree that pumpkin recipes are tasty all year round. And love the fact that this is made in a crock pot…so easy! Have a fantastic new year!
Miz Helen says
Your Crock Pot Pumpkin Cake will be delicious and so easy! Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
Merry Christmas
Miz Helen
Life Diet Health says
Kristin I’ve now idea how you came up with this but it most certainly sounds both easy and delicious. Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday- don’t forget to add the three links in so your readers can join the fun too!
Anna of Stuffedveggies says
This looks delicious! thanks for sharing! : )
Judith Graber says
This sure looks good and I like that you made it in a slow cooker. All those great toppings really make it look delicious. Yes to caramel sauce, walnuts and ice cream. Thanks for sharing with Fiesta Friday.
Karen, the next best thing to mummy says
This looks delicious and relatively simple to prepare so I will definitely be trying it soon#fridayfeatures@_karendennis
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
This look so good and so incredibly easy to do! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!