Name: pumpkin dump cake recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups (480g) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure for a tender crumb.; 1.5 cups (300g) Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and airy texture.; 2 tsp (10g) Baking Powder: Leavens the cake for a fluffy result.; 1 tsp (5g) Ground Cinnamon: Adds warm, fall spice.; 0.5 tsp (2g) Ground Ginger: Complements cinnamon and pumpkin.; 0.25 tsp (1g) Ground Nutmeg: Enhances the flavor profile.; 0.25 tsp (1g) Ground Cloves: Adds complexity, use sparingly.; 1.25 cup (300ml) Canned Pumpkin Puree: The star ingredient, use 100% puree.; 0.5 cup (120ml) Whole Milk: Adds moisture and richness.; 2 Large Eggs: Binds ingredients and adds richness.; 0.25 cup (60ml) Melted Unsalted Butter (for batter): Adds flavor and moisture.; 0.5 cup (115g) Unsalted Butter, Melted (for crumble): Base of the crumble.; 0.5 cup (100g) Light Brown Sugar, Packed: Adds caramel sweetness to crumble.; 0.75 cup (75g) Rolled Oats: Provides texture to crumble.; 0.75 cup (75g) Chopped Pecans: Adds crunch and nutty flavor.; 2 tbsp (30ml) Pure Maple Syrup (for crumble): Enhances crumble flavor.; 0.25 tsp (1g) Sea Salt: Balances sweetness.; 2 tbsp (30ml) Pure Maple Syrup (for glaze): Creates a glossy glaze.; 2 tbsp (15g) Toasted Pecan Pieces (garnish): Adds crunch and visual appeal.

Description

This Pumpkin Dump Cake with Maple Brown Butter Pecan Crumble is a cozy and easy dessert perfect for fall. It features warm spices, creamy pumpkin, and a delightful maple pecan crumble for a slice of autumn heaven.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups (480g) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure for a tender crumb.
1.5 cups (300g) Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and airy texture.
2 tsp (10g) Baking Powder: Leavens the cake for a fluffy result.
1 tsp (5g) Ground Cinnamon: Adds warm, fall spice.
0.5 tsp (2g) Ground Ginger: Complements cinnamon and pumpkin.
0.25 tsp (1g) Ground Nutmeg: Enhances the flavor profile.
0.25 tsp (1g) Ground Cloves: Adds complexity, use sparingly.
1.25 cup (300ml) Canned Pumpkin Puree: The star ingredient, use 100% puree.
0.5 cup (120ml) Whole Milk: Adds moisture and richness.
2 Large Eggs: Binds ingredients and adds richness.
0.25 cup (60ml) Melted Unsalted Butter (for batter): Adds flavor and moisture.
0.5 cup (115g) Unsalted Butter, Melted (for crumble): Base of the crumble.
0.5 cup (100g) Light Brown Sugar, Packed: Adds caramel sweetness to crumble.
0.75 cup (75g) Rolled Oats: Provides texture to crumble.
0.75 cup (75g) Chopped Pecans: Adds crunch and nutty flavor.
2 tbsp (30ml) Pure Maple Syrup (for crumble): Enhances crumble flavor.
0.25 tsp (1g) Sea Salt: Balances sweetness.
2 tbsp (30ml) Pure Maple Syrup (for glaze): Creates a glossy glaze.
2 tbsp (15g) Toasted Pecan Pieces (garnish): Adds crunch and visual appeal.

Instructions

Preheat & Grease: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and spices.
Mix Wet & Dry: Add pumpkin, milk, eggs, and butter; gently stir.
Spread Batter: Spread batter evenly into the prepared dish.
Make Crumble: Combine melted butter, brown sugar, oats, pecans, maple syrup, and salt.
Apply Crumble: Sprinkle crumble evenly over the batter.
Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown.
Prepare Glaze: Warm maple syrup with a splash of water.
Cool & Glaze: Let cake rest, then drizzle with glaze.
Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with pecans and serve warm.

Notes

For a moist cake, avoid overbaking. Tent with foil if the crumble browns too quickly. Room temperature eggs help create a smoother batter.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 25 g
Sodium: 200 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg

Keywords: pumpkin,dump cake,fall dessert,pecan crumble,maple,easy dessert,baking,autumn