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Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake: Best 3-Ingredient Fall Dessert

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This easy pumpkin dump cake is a quick and delicious fall dessert made with just three main ingredients: pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, and yellow cake mix. It features a soft, creamy pumpkin layer topped with a golden, buttery crumble, perfect for potlucks and holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix (classic, not butter recipe or pudding in the mix)
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. Whisk until completely smooth and well combined.
  3. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
  4. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer. Take handfuls and scatter it gently to cover every inch.
  5. Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix, going back and forth across the entire dish to cover as much of the cake mix as possible. If using nuts, sprinkle them over the top now.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the top is deep golden brown and the edges are bubbling. The center should be set but still slightly jiggly underneath the crispy top.
  7. Let it cool for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold.

Notes

For best results, use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Melt butter completely but do not let it brown. Start checking the cake at 35 minutes; if the top is browning too quickly, tent with foil. Letting the cake sit overnight in the fridge enhances the flavor and texture. To reheat, cover with foil and warm at 325°F for 15 minutes, then uncover for 5 minutes to crisp the top.

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