Description
Scrumptious Pumpkin Crunch Cake blends southern charm with seasonal comfort. Layers of spiced pumpkin and crunchy pecan topping create a dessert that delights from first bite to last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) pumpkin
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 can (12 ounces / 340 milliliters) evaporated milk
- 3 large eggs
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup butter, melted
- Cool Whip (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even heat distribution.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Coat a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Gently transfer the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Carefully sift the yellow cake mix over the pumpkin layer, creating a uniform blanket of dry ingredients.
- Scatter chopped pecans generously across the cake mix, ensuring even coverage.
- Slowly drizzle melted butter over the entire surface, allowing it to penetrate the cake mix and pecans.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and slightly crisp edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature for optimal texture.
- Serve chilled or slightly warm, garnishing with a generous dollop of whipped cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- Swap cake mix for gluten-free alternatives to make this dessert celiac-friendly and accommodating for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add an extra layer of depth to the cake’s overall taste profile.
- Use fresh pumpkin puree instead of canned for a more authentic, homemade texture and richer seasonal flavor.
- Adjust baking time slightly based on your oven’s performance, watching for golden-brown top as the primary doneness indicator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg