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Best Easy Maple Pumpkin Dump Cake with Pecan Crumble

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This dump cake combines warm pumpkin, sweet maple syrup, and a crunchy pecan crumble for an effortless fall dessert that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes
  • Powdered sugar or whipped cream (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. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  3. Pour the pumpkin base into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
  4. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer. Do not stir.
  5. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
  6. In a small bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add cold butter cubes and cut in with a pastry cutter or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Sprinkle the pecan crumble evenly over the top.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly. The center should be set.
  9. Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve warm, optionally with powdered sugar or whipped cream.

Notes

Use real maple syrup for best flavor. Toast pecans in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes before using for extra crunch. Let the cake cool completely for cleaner slices. For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free yellow cake mix. For a dairy-free version, use plant-based butter.

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