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A simple and delicious fall dessert with a creamy pumpkin filling topped with a buttery cake mix crumb and pecans, baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix (dry)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously spray a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together canned pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
  3. Pour the pumpkin filling evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer, covering it uniformly.
  5. Melt butter and drizzle it slowly and evenly over the cake mix topping.
  6. Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts evenly over the top.
  7. Bake for about 1 hour, until the top is golden and the filling is set.
  8. If the edges brown too quickly, loosely cover the pan with foil for the last 10–15 minutes of baking.
  9. Let the cake rest 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for best texture and flavor., Ensure the dry cake mix is evenly distributed for a golden crust., Drizzle melted butter slowly to create a crispy topping., Cover with foil if edges brown too quickly., Optional: Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to pumpkin filling for extra flavor., Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, shredded coconut, dried fruit., Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence., Can be baked in individual ramekins or muffin tins; adjust baking time accordingly., Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days, reheat before serving., Freeze for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in fridge before reheating.

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