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Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Touba
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 65 minutes
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake is a delightful fall-inspired dessert that combines the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice with a moist yellow cake base and crunchy pecans. It’s incredibly simple to prepare, requiring no mixing bowls—just dump the ingredients, layer, and bake for a deliciously effortless treat perfect for any occasion during pumpkin season.

Ingredients

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Pumpkin Mixture

  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

Cake Topping

  • 1 box (about 15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking.
  2. Mix Pumpkin Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  4. Pour Pumpkin Mixture: Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and spread it out smoothly.
  5. Add Cake Mix and Pecans: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer, followed by an even layer of chopped pecans on top.
  6. Drizzle Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the entire top of the cake mix and pecans to help it brown and crisp while baking.
  7. Bake the Cake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. This cake is delicious warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • Do not stir the layers after assembling; let the cake mix and pecans sit on top to create a crunchy crust.
  • You can substitute walnuts for pecans if desired.
  • For a less sweet version, reduce the brown sugar to 3/4 cup.
  • Storage: Cover leftovers and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat individual servings gently in the microwave for a warm treat.
  • Make sure to use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best flavor.

Keywords: pumpkin dump cake, easy pumpkin dessert, fall dessert, pumpkin spice cake, simple dump cake recipe

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