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Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Topping Perfect for Fall

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A simple and comforting pumpkin dump cake with a creamy cream cheese topping, perfect for cozy fall nights. This easy recipe combines warm spices and a moist pumpkin base with a luscious cream cheese swirl.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger (if using), and salt until smooth and fragrant.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth (about 2 minutes). Add ½ cup sugar, 1 egg, and vanilla extract; mix until silky and fully combined.
  4. Spread the pumpkin base evenly into the greased baking dish.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture randomly over the pumpkin base.
  6. Mix the yellow cake mix with melted butter in a medium bowl until crumbly but moist. Sprinkle evenly over the pumpkin and cream cheese layers without pressing down.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow layers to set.

Notes

Soften cream cheese before mixing for a smooth topping. Use room temperature eggs to avoid lumps. If cake mix browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Butter in the cake mix topping is essential for moistness. Can substitute gluten-free cake mix or dairy-free alternatives as needed.

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