Creating this incredible Pumpkin Dump Cake is easy if you follow these clear steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
3. Mix Pumpkin Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk until fully blended.
4. Pour Pumpkin Mixture: Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
5. Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture without mixing.
6. Pour Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix; do not stir. This will create the delicious topping as it bakes.
7. Add Nuts (Optional): If desired, sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly over the top to add extra crunch.
8. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9. Cool: Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and allow the cake to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

By carefully following these instructions, you’re sure to create a Pumpkin Dump Cake that will blow everyone away with its amazing flavors!