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Pumpkin Crunch Cake

Indulgent Pumpkin Crunch Cake: A Cozy Fall Delight

This Pumpkin Crunch Cake combines creamy pumpkin custard with a crunchy topping, making it a perfect fall dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin Layer
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Use pure pumpkin puree, not pie filling.
  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk Can substitute with whole milk or half-and-half.
  • 3 Eggs Acts as a binder.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Adjust spice levels to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
For the Topping
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix Boxed mix is necessary for texture.
  • 1 cup Pecans Can substitute with walnuts or omit.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted.

Equipment

  • 13"x9" baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 13"x9" baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, brown sugar, cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and kosher salt until smooth.
  4. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
  5. Sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer.
  6. Add the chopped pecans on top of the yellow cake mix.
  7. Melt the unsalted butter and drizzle it over the topping.
  8. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an extra touch of indulgence, top with Cool Whip or whipped cream when serving.

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