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Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake with Crunchy Pecan Streusel

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This Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake with Crunchy Pecan Streusel is the kind of recipe that saves you when you need something impressive but have zero energy left. It’s forgiving, flexible, and somehow tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.

Ingredients

  • Pumpkin puree (15 oz can)
  • Evaporated milk (12 oz can)
  • Large eggs (3)
  • Granulated sugar (¾ cup)
  • Pumpkin pie spice (2 teaspoons)
  • Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
  • Yellow cake mix (15.25 oz box)
  • Chopped pecans (1 cup)
  • Unsalted butter (¾ cup, melted)
  • Brown sugar (¼ cup, packed)
  • Cinnamon (½ teaspoon)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×13 baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Make the pumpkin base. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
  3. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
  4. Prepare the cake mix layer. Sprinkle the entire box of yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture. Do not stir.
  5. Make the pecan streusel. In a small bowl, combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cake mix layer.
  6. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the entire top, covering as much surface area as possible.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out mostly clean.
  8. Cool for at least 20 minutes on a cooling rack before serving.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Don’t overmix the pumpkin layer. Even butter distribution is crucial. Let it cool completely for clean slices. Toast pecans first for deeper flavor. Watch the edges and tent with foil if browning too fast.

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