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Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake with Yellow Cake Mix Recipe

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This easy pumpkin dump cake with yellow cake mix is the perfect fall dessert that comes together in minutes. With a creamy spiced pumpkin layer and a buttery, crumbly cake topping, it’s a crowd-pleaser that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Make the pumpkin layer: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and evaporated milk until smooth and well combined.
  3. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
  4. Sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer. Do not stir it in.
  5. If using nuts, sprinkle them evenly over the cake mix layer.
  6. Grate the cold butter directly over the cake mix using the large holes of a box grater, distributing it as evenly as possible. Alternatively, slice the butter into thin pats and arrange them evenly over the top.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling. A toothpick inserted into the cake topping should come out clean.
  8. Let the dump cake cool on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best texture, grate cold butter directly over the cake mix instead of using melted butter. Let the cake cool for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow the pumpkin layer to set. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.

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