Pumpkin Maple Bacon Dump Cake
A comforting dump cake that combines the earthiness of pumpkin, the rich sweetness of maple syrup, and the savory crunch of candied bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (about 15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 package cornbread mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4–6 slices candied bacon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare candied bacon by coating bacon slices with brown sugar and baking until crispy.
- Combine pumpkin puree and maple syrup in a large bowl.
- Add cornbread mix gradually and mix until just combined.
- Melt the butter and drizzle into the batter, mixing gently.
- Chop the candied bacon and fold half into the batter.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and top with reserved bacon.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a twist, try adding nuts, spices, or chocolate chips to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin, bacon, dessert, dump cake, fall recipe