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Easy Maple Pumpkin Dump Cake with Perfect Pecan Streusel

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This incredibly easy dump cake features a soft, custard-like pumpkin layer topped with a crunchy, buttery pecan streusel and a hint of maple syrup. It’s a crowd-pleasing fall dessert that comes together in just 10 minutes of prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, whole milk, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth and completely combined.
  3. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a rubber spatula.
  4. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer. Do not stir.
  5. Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the cake mix layer. Do not stir.
  6. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Remove from heat and stir in the maple syrup, brown sugar, and cinnamon until the brown sugar dissolves. Alternatively, microwave the butter in a bowl for 30 seconds, then stir in the remaining ingredients.
  7. Slowly drizzle the maple butter mixture over the entire surface of the cake in a zigzag pattern.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly. The center should be set but still slightly jiggly.
  9. Cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For a crunchier streusel, chill the assembled (unbaked) cake in the fridge for 15 minutes before drizzling the butter. Toast the pecans first for better flavor. Let the cake cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting to allow the layers to set.

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