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Easy Creamy Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe with Pecans Perfect for Fall Desserts

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A quick and easy pumpkin dump cake with a creamy pumpkin base, crunchy toasted pecans, and a buttery cake mix topping. Perfect for fall gatherings and last-minute desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) evaporated milk (can substitute with full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) yellow or spice cake mix
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (120 g) chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and spread it out level.
  4. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer without stirring.
  5. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix layer.
  6. Sprinkle the toasted pecans evenly on top.
  7. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil halfway through baking if edges brown too fast.
  8. Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not stir after adding the cake mix to allow a crisp crust to form. Toast pecans gently to avoid burning. Use room temperature eggs for better custard setting. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly. Let cake rest before slicing for best texture. For gluten-free, use gluten-free cake mix and substitute evaporated milk with coconut or almond milk. For dairy-free, use vegan butter or coconut oil.

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