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Cozy Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe With Cream Cheese Swirl and Pecans Made Easy

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A warm, comforting pumpkin dump cake featuring a creamy cream cheese swirl and crunchy toasted pecans, perfect for cozy autumn gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil (neutral flavor, like canola or sunflower)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves or allspice (optional)
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (120 g) chopped pecans (toasted)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Optional: a pinch of flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift or whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture using a spatula until no streaks of flour remain, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Pour pumpkin batter evenly into the prepared pan. Dollop cream cheese mixture on top in spoonfuls and gently swirl with a knife or skewer to create ribbons.
  7. Sprinkle chopped toasted pecans and brown sugar evenly over the surface. Add a pinch of flaky sea salt if desired.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly soft; a toothpick near the cream cheese swirl should come out with moist crumbs.
  9. Cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Let cream cheese soften fully to avoid lumps. Toast pecans in a dry skillet for 3-5 minutes for extra flavor. Do not over-swirl the cream cheese to maintain distinct ribbons. Tent with foil if pecans brown too quickly. Cake continues to set as it cools. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese and oil.

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