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Pumpkin Crunch Cake Recipe

Pumpkin Crunch Cake Recipe

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Indulge in the delicious flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Crunch Cake. A moist pumpkin layer topped with a crunchy cake mix and pecan topping, this dessert is a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table or any fall gathering.

Ingredients

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Pumpkin Layer:

  • 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin purée
  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cake Topping:

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 ounces)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix pumpkin layer: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth. Pour into the baking dish.
  3. Add cake topping: Sprinkle dry cake mix over pumpkin layer, then top with chopped pecans. Drizzle melted butter evenly over the top.
  4. Bake: Bake for 50–55 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
  5. Cool and serve: Allow to cool before serving.

Notes

  • Serve warm or chilled with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
  • For extra crunch, toast pecans before adding.
  • Dessert can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

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