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Pumpkin Crunch Cake

Delicious Pumpkin Crunch Cake That’ll Wow Your Guests

This Pumpkin Crunch Cake is an easy dessert that combines pumpkin puree with a buttery cake mix and crunchy pecan topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 can Pumpkin Puree Adds moisture and rich pumpkin flavor
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk Contributes creaminess and richness
  • 3 large Eggs Use room temperature eggs
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Pumpkin pie spice is a great alternative
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Essential for balancing sweetness
For the Cake Layer
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix Try spice cake mix for extra flavor
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Adds crunch; walnuts can also work
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Margarine is a suitable alternative
  • 1 container Cool Whip Feel free to use homemade whipped cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking Dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Pour the pumpkin filling into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  4. Sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer.
  5. Scatter chopped pecans over the cake mix, then drizzle melted butter evenly.
  6. Bake for 50-55 minutes until golden brown, with a toothpick coming out clean or with moist crumbs.
  7. Let the cake cool completely in the dish on a wire rack.
  8. Cut into squares and serve with Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 7500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure that your baking dish is well-greased to avoid sticking. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing for easier cuts.

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