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Pumpkin Crunch Cake
5 from 326 votes

Pumpkin Crunch Cake

Pumpkin Crunch Cake features a spiced pumpkin custard base baked under a crunchy layer of yellow cake mix topped with pecans and melted butter. The result is a moist, custardy pumpkin dessert with a crisp, nutty topping that contrasts in texture for a satisfying treat served best with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 372 kcal
Course: Dessert, Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces pumpkin puree
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 3 large egg
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix 1 box
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 1 cup butter melted, unsalted

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, & salt. Pour into the prepared pan.
  3. Gently sprinkle the dry cake mix powder over the pumpkin batter and top with the pecans.
  4. Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix.
  5. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes uncovered. Cover with foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and uncover (be careful, the steam will be hot) and cool completely.
  7. Cut into squares and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

  • Any yellow, white, or spice cake mix can be used to customize the topping flavor.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for freshness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 372 (19%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 328mg (14%) Potassium 230mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 2977IU (60%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 154mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 372

% Daily Value*

Calories 372 19%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 328mg 14%
Potassium 230mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 2977IU 60%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 154mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.