Y’all know how much I adore my vintage recipes. And you also know that I’m not opposed to taking a shortcut in the kitchen now and then, either. So what could be better than a vintage shortcut recipe!?
Some of the best vintage cake recipes are the “dump” cakes. You know – dump a can of this and a can of that and combine it with a cake mix? Some of those recipes are soooo good. Well, this Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Cake is similar except that it’s not dumped, it’s layered.
You mix up a wet layer that goes on the bottom, then sprinkle it with dry cake mix, top it with pecans and butter and pop it in the oven. An hour later – cake! If it takes you more than 10 minutes to put this together, you’re doing it wrong ;-)
In the interest of full disclosure, I will say that this recipe is probably not for those of you who are watching your calories. However, if you’re up for a little indulgence – go for it!
Hope you enjoy this one!
Preheat the oven to 350. Grease and flour a 9×13 baking dish or pan. Set aside.
Mix the pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar, and cinnamon.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer.
Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the dry cake mix.
Pour the melted butter evenly over the pecan layer.
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the cake is set in the center. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
When ready to serve, whip the cream on high speed of an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add the sugar and beat 1 more minute. Top individual servings with whipped cream.
Enjoy!
Lovely Fall flavors of pumpkin, pecans, and spices in a great old recipe using a cake mix for a shortcut! Easy to make and loved by all ages.
15 minPrep Time
50 minCook Time
1 hr, 5 Total Time
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Ingredients
- 15 oz. can pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 yellow cake mix
- 2 cups pecans
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tblsp. sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Grease and flour a 9x13 baking dish or pan. Set aside.
- Mix the pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar, and cinnamon. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle dry cake mix over the pumpkin layer. Sprinkle pecans over dry cake mix. Pour melted butter evenly over pecan layer.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until cake is set in center.
- Allow to cool completely.
- When ready to serve, whip the cream on high speed of an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add the sugar and beat 1 more minute. Top individual servings with whipped cream.
Notes
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More cake mix shortcut recipes you might enjoy from around the internet:
- Peanut Butter and Jelly Cake Mix Bars from Real Mom Kitchen
- Rolo Cake Mix Cookies from Buns in My Oven
- Old Fashioned Spice Cake with Caramel Glaze from Eat at Home
- Two Ingredient Pumpkin Cake with Apple Cider Glaze from Big Red Kitchen
- German Chocolate Cake from Just a Taste
- Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies from Eclectic Recipes
What I was up to…
- One year ago: White Chocolate Cake
- Two years ago: Classic Macaroni and Cheese
- Three years ago: Spicy Breakfast Sausage
- Four years ago: Chicken Noodle Soup with Homemade Chicken Broth
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