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Easy One-Bowl Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe With Cream Cheese Swirl Perfect for Fall

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A quick and easy one-bowl pumpkin dump cake with a luscious cream cheese swirl, perfect for cozy fall gatherings and last-minute pumpkin cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz / 432g) yellow cake mix
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425g) pumpkin pie filling or plain pumpkin puree with added spices
  • 8 oz (227g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (113g) butter, melted
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional if using pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the canned pumpkin puree (or pumpkin pie filling) with cinnamon and nutmeg if using plain pumpkin. Stir until smooth and fragrant.
  3. Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and the egg until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer without stirring.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture across the cake mix layer. Gently swirl the cream cheese into the cake mix to create a marbled effect.
  7. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of everything.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

If the top browns too quickly, tent the cake loosely with aluminum foil halfway through baking. Use room temperature cream cheese and egg for a smoother swirl. Do not stir the cake mix into the pumpkin layer to maintain the dump cake texture. Let the cake cool before slicing for easier serving. For dairy-free or vegan versions, substitute cream cheese and butter with plant-based alternatives.

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