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Pumpkin Sweet Potato Dump Cake

A delightful dessert that captures autumn flavors with pumpkin and sweet potato in a simple dump cake.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato
  • 1 box spice cake mix
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by greasing it with butter or cooking spray.
  3. Mix together 1 cup pumpkin puree and 1 cup mashed sweet potato in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Add the spice cake mix on top of the pumpkin mixture, without mixing it in.
  5. Melt 1/2 cup butter and pour it evenly over the dry cake mix.
  6. Sprinkle 1 cup chopped pecans on top.
  7. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  9. Enjoy warm, possibly with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

For a vegan option, substitute butter with coconut oil and use a flax egg. This cake can also be made gluten-free with a gluten-free cake mix.

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Keywords: pumpkin cake, sweet potato cake, autumn dessert, fall baking, dump cake