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Pumpkin Crunch Cake with creamy pumpkin filling, buttery cake topping, and toasted pecans on a plate.

Pumpkin Crunch Cake Recipe


  • Author: Sophia
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A cozy fall dessert with a creamy pumpkin spice base, buttery cake topping, and crunchy pecans. Quick to make, perfect for gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree

  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg

  • ½ tsp ground ginger

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 box yellow cake mix

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted


Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease 9×13-inch pan.

  • Whisk pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until smooth.

  • Pour mixture into pan.

  • Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over pumpkin.

  • Top with pecans.

  • Drizzle melted butter evenly over top.

  • Bake 50–60 minutes, until golden and set.

  • Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use real pumpkin puree, not pie filling.

  • For nut-free, use pumpkin seeds or omit nuts.

  • Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g

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