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Pumpkin Crunch Cake

Pumpkin Crunch Cake – The Ultimate Fall Dessert Delight

Enjoy the cozy flavors of fall with this easy Pumpkin Crunch Cake, a delightful twist on traditional pumpkin pie.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin Base
  • 1 can Pumpkin Puree Canned or fresh roasted
  • 1 cup Sugar Brown sugar for added depth
  • 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice Or substitute with individual spices
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Kosher salt recommended
  • 3 large Eggs Beat until pale yellow
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk Can swap with half-and-half
For the Crunchy Topping
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix Gluten-free alternative available
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Can substitute with walnuts or almonds
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Unsalted butter preferred

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Blend until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
  4. Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the top of the pumpkin mixture.
  5. Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the dry cake mix.
  6. Melt the unsalted butter and drizzle it over the topping.
  7. Place in the oven and bake for 50 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 7500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

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