Easy Pumpkin Crunch Cake: Your Fall Dessert Delight!
A moist, crunchy, buttery cake that embodies the flavors of fall, perfect for Thanksgiving or any autumn gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, and spices until smooth. Pour mixture into prepared dish.
- Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture—don’t stir.
- Pour melted butter evenly over the cake mix, covering as much as possible.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until top is golden brown and center is set.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Top with vanilla ice cream and a generous drizzle of caramel sauce.
Notes
- Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla or cinnamon ice cream.
- Drizzle extra caramel right before serving.
- Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or cozy nights in.
- Don’t mix the cake mix into the batter—just sprinkle.
- Use cold butter and grate over top for more even coverage.
- Store leftovers covered in fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/easy-pumpkin-crunch-cake-recipe/