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Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe with Yellow Cake Mix

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A simple, foolproof pumpkin dump cake made with yellow cake mix, canned pumpkin, and butter. It creates a crispy golden top with a soft, pudding-like bottom, perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree (100% pure, not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix (dry, do not prepare)
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold, sliced into thin pats
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup whole milk (or any milk, dairy or non-dairy)
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional toppings: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, chocolate chips, caramel sauce, powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, milk, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until completely smooth and pourable.
  3. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly with a spatula to about 1/2 inch thick.
  4. Sprinkle the entire box of dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture. Do not stir. Cover all bare spots.
  5. Slice cold butter into thin pats (about 1/8 inch thick) and arrange evenly over the cake mix layer.
  6. If using optional toppings (nuts, chocolate chips), sprinkle them over the butter layer now and press in lightly.
  7. Bake for 45-55 minutes, until the top is deep golden brown and the edges are bubbly. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out mostly clean.
  8. Cool on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

Notes

For a crispier top, use cold butter sliced very thin. Let the cake rest for at least 15-20 minutes before serving to allow layers to set. This cake tastes even better the next day. For a dairy-free version, use vegan butter and non-dairy milk. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free yellow cake mix.

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