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Easy Salted Caramel Pumpkin Dump Cake: Best 5-Minute Dessert

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This Easy Salted Caramel Pumpkin Dump Cake is a warm, spiced, and gooey dessert that comes together in just five minutes. With a crackly top, soft pudding-like center, and ribbons of salted caramel, it’s the perfect no-fuss treat for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix (not butter recipe or extra moist)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling after baking)
  • 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Optionally line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, granulated sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
  4. Drizzle 1/2 cup caramel sauce over the pumpkin mixture. Do not stir.
  5. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top. Use a spatula to spread into an even layer without pressing down.
  6. Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, covering as much of the dry mix as possible.
  7. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt over the top.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and edges are bubbling. The center may still jiggle slightly.
  9. Let cool for at least 15 minutes.
  10. Drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup caramel sauce and sprinkle with extra flaky salt before serving.

Notes

For an extra-crispy top, sprinkle a tablespoon of granulated sugar over the cake mix before adding the butter. If the top browns too quickly, tent with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes. Let the cake cool completely before cutting for best results.

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