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Pumpkin Walnut Crunch Cake
This sweet, creamy, crunchy Pumpkin Walnut Crunch Cake is similar to other Pumpkin Crunch Cake desserts but uses walnuts and a homemade "cake mix" instead of a packaged cake mix, and includes a sprinkling of cinnamon sugar on top. Serve warm with ice cream for a crowd-pleasing Fall dessert!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 18
Calories: 358 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Pumpkin layer
- 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
- 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 whole large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
Homemade "Cake Mix" Layer
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Over The Top
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup butter melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with baking spray (or butter and flour the pan.)
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, white and brown sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the batter is smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture into a prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
- In a medium bowl, stir together all the ingredients for the "cake mix" layer until well combined.
- Sprinkle the dry "cake mix" over the top of the pumpkin layer.
- Sprinkle the top of the cake with chopped walnuts and drizzle the melted butter over the top.
- In a small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top of the cake.
- Cover the pan with foil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil. Continue baking an additional 25 - 30 minutes or until set.
- Remove pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
- One serving suggestion is to top with ice cream before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
358kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
270mg
(11%)
Potassium
262mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Vitamin A
4141IU
(83%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
133mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 4141IU | 83% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 133mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.