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Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake with Yellow Cake Mix

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This incredibly easy pumpkin dump cake features a creamy, spiced pumpkin filling topped with a buttery, crunchy yellow cake mix crust. It’s a foolproof fall dessert that tastes like Thanksgiving but requires minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix (dry, not prepared)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth and fully combined.
  3. Pour the pumpkin filling into the prepared dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
  4. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the top of the filling. Do not mix it in.
  5. If using, sprinkle the chopped pecans or walnuts evenly over the cake mix layer.
  6. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the entire surface, covering as much of the cake mix as possible.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the filling is set (edges bubbly, center no longer jiggles). If browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  8. Cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. For cleaner slices, cool completely (about 1 hour).

Notes

Do not prepare the cake mix; use it dry. For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free yellow cake mix. For dairy-free, substitute butter with melted coconut oil or plant-based butter. Let the cake cool completely for clean slices. Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freezes well.

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