Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Pumpkin Crunch Cake, a delightful autumn treat that features a creamy pumpkin filling topped with a crunchy cake layer. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Halloween parties, or any cozy gathering, this easy-to-make dessert brings smiles and warmth to the table. Its inviting aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg makes it irresistible, ensuring everyone will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture into the greased pan, spreading evenly.
- In another bowl, mix the yellow cake mix and melted butter until crumbly; sprinkle over the pumpkin layer.
- If desired, add chopped nuts on top of the cake mix layer.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown; let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg