Description
Seasonal magic unfolds in this irresistible Pumpkin Crunch Cake, blending rich autumn flavors with a delightful textural surprise. Crisp pecans and buttery crumble elevate this dessert, promising a delectable journey through harvest’s most cherished moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup evaporated milk
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Spice and Seasoning:
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan to ensure easy cake removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and evaporated milk until smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate the yellow cake mix and ground spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt) into the wet mixture, stirring until a uniform batter forms without overmixing.
- Pour the pumpkin batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, creating a level surface.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans across the entire surface of the batter, ensuring uniform distribution.
- Combine melted butter and granulated sugar, stirring until the sugar begins to dissolve slightly.
- Drizzle the butter-sugar mixture over the pecan layer, covering the entire cake surface to create a crumbly, caramelized topping.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool completely at room temperature for about 1 hour.
- Enhance the flavor by adding vanilla extract to the top of the cake just before serving.
- Slice into squares and serve at room temperature, optionally garnishing with a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- Ensure room temperature ingredients blend smoothly and create a more consistent cake texture.
- Use fresh, high-quality ground spices to maximize the aromatic flavor profile of the pumpkin crunch cake.
- Toast pecans briefly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the topping.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute yellow cake mix with a gluten-free alternative and verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg