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Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake with Crunchy Topping

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This easy pumpkin dump cake with crunchy topping is a quick and effortless fall dessert that combines a silky pumpkin custard with a buttery, crispy crumble. Perfect for busy weeknights or holiday gatherings, it requires no mixer and comes together in under 10 minutes of active prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or 1 teaspoon cinnamon + ½ teaspoon nutmeg + ½ teaspoon ginger + ¼ teaspoon cloves)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until completely smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
  4. Sprinkle the entire box of yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture. Do not stir or mix it in.
  5. Slowly drizzle the melted butter over the entire surface of the cake mix, covering as much dry mix as possible.
  6. Sprinkle the chopped pecans (if using) and brown sugar evenly over the top.
  7. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pumpkin layer is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. A toothpick inserted into the pumpkin layer (not the topping) should come out mostly clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the dish for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

Notes

For an extra-crunchy topping, broil the cake for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching closely to prevent burning. The cake tastes even better the next day as the spices meld together.

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