Description
Pumpkin Crunch Cake is a cozy fall dessert that perfectly captures the essence of the season. With layers of creamy pumpkin filling and a crunchy pecan topping, this cake delivers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. It’s easy to prepare, making it ideal for gatherings or a simple treat at home. Enjoy it warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
- Evenly distribute yellow cake mix over the pecans; do not stir.
- Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix layer.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set and golden brown around the edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 115g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added variety, substitute walnuts for pecans or even add chocolate chips. Ensure to let the cake cool completely before slicing for cleaner pieces.