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Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake

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A simple, no-fuss pumpkin dessert that tastes like pumpkin pie with a buttery cake topping. This recipe requires minimal mixing and is perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until well combined.
  3. Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the pumpkin mixture. Do not mix.
  5. If using, sprinkle the chopped pecans over the cake mix.
  6. Slowly drizzle the melted butter evenly over the entire surface of the cake mix and pecans.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the pumpkin filling is set.
  8. Let the cake cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, perhaps with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • You can substitute spice cake mix for yellow cake mix for a stronger spice flavor.
  • Ensure the butter is drizzled evenly to moisten all the dry cake mix.
  • This dessert is great for meal planning for holiday gatherings.

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