Pumpkin Crunch Cake is the perfect Fall dessert!
This cake has all of the flavors and texture of a traditional pumpkin pie in a super easy recipe.
Simple to make, this recipe starts with cake mix and a can of pumpkin and ends with an amazing fall dessert.
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This cake reminds me of pumpkin pie and it’s SUPER easy to make.
- It’s made in a 9×13 pan, so it’s perfect to feed a crowd.
- Pumpkin crunch cake is best made ahead so it’s the perfect holiday dessert.
- It’s super quick and easy to make with a box of yellow cake mix sprinkled over a pumpkin base!
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Ingredients in Pumpkin Crunch Cake
Pumpkin Mixture – This recipe uses the same ingredients you’d add to pumpkin pie.
- Ensure you use canned pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling.
- Evaporated milk, eggs, and sugar are added to this recipe.
- Pumpkin pie spice can be replaced with cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg and ginger.
Cake Mix – You’ll need a box of yellow cake mix or you can use a box of spice cake mix.
Topping – Chopped pecans are sprinkled on top of the cake mix but other varieties of nuts can be used.
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How to Make Pumpkin Crunch Cake
Perfect as a make ahead dessert or for Thanksgiving, this recipe is so easy to make.
- Mix the pumpkin mixture (per recipe below) and pour into a 9×13 pan.
- Sprinkle yellow cake mix evenly over the top of the batter.
- Top with pecans & drizzle melted butter over the top and bake.
Let the cake cool completely and serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
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How to Store
- In the Fridge: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Serve cold or reheat in the oven.
- In the Freezer: Leftovers can be frozen for up to 4 weeks. Freeze cooled portions in zippered bags with the date labeled on the outside. Pop-out a portion and add it to a lunchbox or briefcase as a tasty mid-morning snack.
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Perfect Pumpkin Desserts
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Pumpkin Crunch Cake
Pumpkin Crunch Cake is the perfect fall dessert. A rich layer of pumpkin cake is topped with pecans and a simple 2 ingredient streusel.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×13 baking dish and set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, & salt. Pour into the prepared pan.
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Gently sprinkle the dry cake mix powder over the pumpkin batter and top with the pecans.
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Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix.
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Bake uncovered for 25 minutes uncovered. Cover with foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes.
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Remove from oven and uncover (be careful, the steam will be hot) and cool completely.
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Cut into squares and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Leftovers can be stored for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Calories: 372 | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 2977IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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slightly adapted from Duncan Hines