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The Best Pumpkin Delight Cobbler Recipe

It is pumpkin season, and this pumpkin delight cobbler recipe screams ultimate fall dessert! It is so tasty and delicious with just the right amount of pumpkin flavor.

A piece of Pumpkin Delight Cobbler, topped with whipped cream, is served on a white decorative plate. The dessert is placed on a dark wooden table with a white woven placemat and some green leaves for decoration.

You can find so many pumpkin desserts this time of the year. There are different varieties of a pumpkin dump cake, pumpkin custard, pumpkin muffins, traditional pumpkin pie, and of course pumpkin spice latte – I think that counts as a dessert.😂

I pretty much love all things pumpkin, but the most delicious fall dessert I know is this Pumpkin Delight Cobbler.

The Source of the Recipe

I met Traci Suits in the early 2000s. She and her husband were over our youth group for a time, and we became good friends.

At the time, I had a women’s ministry/blog called Out of the Nest and Beyond, and I shared recipes from time to time. (Similar to now)😊

We had some church event, and Traci brought this delicious pumpkin cobbler she called, Pumpkin Delight. I thought it was the best pumpkin delight dessert I had ever had!

​Traci knew how much I loved it, and the next time I saw her, she had this hand written recipe ready for me. She told me I could share it on the blog back then, and I am sure she would feel the same about it now. She was never stingy with anything, always a giver!

A recipe card on a checkered background titled "Pumpkin Delight Cobbler." The card lists ingredients such as canned pumpkin, sugar, eggs, and spices, along with instructions. A cartoon chef in a crown is illustrated on the right. The card is placed on a white cloth.

Traci passed away suddenly and unexpectantly at a young age back in 2009. Now when I see this handwritten recipe for her Pumpkin Delight, it just makes me smile. 

Pumpkin Delight Cobbler Recipe

Ingredients:

Ingredients for baking Pumpkin Delight Cobbler, including a box of yellow cake mix, a bag of cane sugar, a can of pumpkin, evaporated milk, a stick of butter, three eggs, chopped walnuts, a container of pumpkin pie spice, salt, and a recipe card are arranged on a white cloth on the counter.

Ingredients for Pumpkin Delight Cobbler

Instructions:

A green mixing bowl containing two cracked eggs, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and other spices for a Pumpkin Delight Cobbler, with a wooden spoon sticking out. A white cloth is folded next to the bowl on a brown countertop.
A whisk with a red handle is placed in a green bowl filled with a thick, orange liquid mixture, perhaps the beginnings of our Pumpkin Delight Cobbler. The bowl sits on a brown countertop next to a white cloth, with wooden cabinets in the background.
A hand is holding a metal sieve filled with flour over a rectangular glass dish containing an orange batter-like mixture, perfect for a Pumpkin Delight Cobbler. In the background, a white cloth is draped over a brown countertop. Some flour is falling through the sieve into the dish.
A glass baking dish filled with sifted flour sits on a kitchen counter, ready to become a Pumpkin Delight Cobbler. Beside it is a fine mesh strainer and a white cloth, while the kitchen cabinets and part of a patterned rug are visible in the background.
A glass baking dish filled with powdery ingredients and topped with evenly spaced slices of butter rests on a brown surface, ready to become a delicious Pumpkin Delight Cobbler. A white cloth lies next to the dish, and in the background, there is a decorative mat with a house pattern.
A rectangular glass baking dish filled with Pumpkin Delight Cobbler topped with chopped pecans and pineapple chunks. The dish is on a brown countertop with a white cloth placed next to it. In the background, there is a glimpse of a patterned rug on the floor.

Instructions for Pumpkin Delight Cobbler

  1. In a large bowl, add the pumpkin, canned milk, eggs, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well.
  2. Spray a 9X13 baking dish and pour the pumpkin mixture into the dish.
  3. Sift 2 cups of the cake mix over the pumpkin mixture.
  4. Add pats of butter on top of the cake mix, and sprinkle the pecans on top of it.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes. The top of the cobbler will be a golden brown color.
  6. Serve warm and top with Cool Whip or Vanilla Ice Cream on the individual servings.

The Finished Product – Pumpkin Delight Cobbler

A rectangular glass baking dish filled with Pumpkin Delight Cobbler topped with chopped nuts, possibly pecans, sits on a decorative floral cloth on a brown countertop. The dessert appears to have a golden-brown crust.
A white square plate with ornate edges holds a partially eaten slice of Pumpkin Delight Cobbler with pecan topping. The plate is set on a dark wooden table with a white, textured cloth and green plant leaves visible in the background.
A white plate on a dark wooden table holds a square piece of Pumpkin Delight Cobbler topped with a generous swirl of whipped cream. The dessert sits on an intricately designed white table runner, adorned with greenery at the edge.

As mentioned in the recipe, you can also serve it with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. That is also delicious!

Close-up of a glass baking dish filled with Pumpkin Delight Cobbler, featuring a golden-brown crust and a nutty topping. The dish rests on a purple and wooden surface, with a blurred kitchen background visible.
A close-up of a partially eaten Pumpkin Delight Cobbler in a glass baking dish. The dessert has a golden brown crust topped with chopped nuts, likely pecans, and a moist, cake-like interior. The background shows a blurred kitchen counter and cabinets.
Close-up of a partially eaten Pumpkin Delight Cobbler featuring a crumbly, golden-brown topping with chopped nuts. The texture appears moist and dense, suggesting a sweet filling inside, possibly a nut or fruit-based layer. A few crumbs are visible around the edges.

There is no way to fully show the scrumptious pumpkin layer on the bottom of the baking dish. This is the best I can do without you being here with me. In addition, the melted butter gives it a buttery pecan crust that is sweet and crunchy. It is the perfect fall dessert.

Other Thoughts

  • It is great warm, at room temperature, or cold right out of the refrigerator.
  • Keep leftovers covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
  • Add pumpkin pie spice for more pumpkin flavor.
  • I use a whisk to mix the pumpkin mixture instead of using a hand mixer.

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I understand that not everyone is a pumpkin lover, but for those of you who are, this may be the best dessert for your fall season. It is also great for your Thanksgiving dinner dessert! Give it a try and let me know what you think. 

Full Printable Recipe Card

Pumpkin Delight

A piece of Pumpkin Delight Cobbler, topped with whipped cream, is served on a white decorative plate. The dessert is placed on a dark wooden table with a white woven placemat and some green leaves for decoration.

It is pumpkin season, and this pumpkin delight cobbler recipe screams ultimate fall dessert! It is so tasty and delicious with just the right amount of pumpkin flavor.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 Can of Pumpkin Puree (Not Pumpkin Pie Filling)
  • 1 Large Can of Evaporated Milk
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 Cup White Sugar
  • 1 1/2 t. Salt
  • 1 t. Cinnamon
  • 1/4 t. Nutmeg
  • 1 Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1 Stick of Butter
  • Chopped Pecans (Desired amount)
  • Cool Whip or Vanilla Ice Cream (Optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, add the pumpkin, canned milk, eggs, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well.
  2. Spray a 9X13 baking dish and pour the pumpkin mixture into the dish.
  3. Sift 2 cups of the cake mix over the pumpkin mixture.
  4. Add pats of butter on top of the cake mix, and sprinkle the pecans on top of it.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes. The top of the cobbler will be a golden brown color.
  6. Serve warm and top with Cool Whip or Vanilla Ice Cream on the individual servings.
© Susan Sikes
Category: Desserts

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8 Comments

  1. This looks amazing, Susan! I’m sharing a similar recipe on our blog hop next Tuesday so I’m super excited to try this one too. I love anything with pumpkin. It feels like the perfect way to celebrate Fall. Big hugs and thanks for the recipe, CoCo

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