Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Cake is a simple and delicious dessert for any fall dinner, holiday or special occasion!
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!
Lovely Fall flavors of pumpkin, pecans, and spices in a great old recipe using a cake mix for a shortcut! Easy to make crunch cake loved by all ages. Click To Tweet
How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Cake:
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!
Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Cake
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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Melissa @ My Recent Favorite books says
atYour Cake recipe sounds so good!!! =)
Thanks for sharing !
Lana Stuart says
atYou’re welcome, Melissa! Thank you so much for reading.
Stella says
atDon’t use many boxed items but this one sounds so good and easy that I plan to do it for our Senior Center’s next potluck. Why is it that as we grow older we love our sweets even more?
Lana Stuart says
atI don’t know, Stella, but it does seem that we crave the sweets more and more, doesn’t it? I have to make something, have a little taste, and send the rest to work with my hubby or I’ll be too tempted to over indulge! Hope you enjoy the recipe!
Barbara | Creative Culinary says
atAll I know is this. I want some. BAD!!
Lana Stuart says
atShall I ship one out to you? :-)
Terra says
atI have read many recipes for dump cakes, and they always sound delicious! Pumpkin and pecans together would make for a perfect cake:-) Yum, Hugs, Terra
Lana Stuart says
atIt really is a fantastic combination, Terra! Thanks for stopping by!
Shaina says
atTHis looks divine!
Lana Stuart says
atThanks, Shaina! Hope you’ll try it.
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
atI’ve looked at alot of recipes today, but this one is one that is really speaking to me. Looks delish!
Lana Stuart says
atThanks, Brenda. It’s such an easy recipe for such a big reward :-)
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
atI saw this on Facebook and had to run (okay, click) over to see how you made this. Yummo.
Dustin Walter says
atMy beautiful girlfriend brought home the wonderful aroma of Pecan Pumpkin Cake… via a scented candle… this in turn lead me to Google the recipe; I stumbled upon your website/recipes and now can’t wait to bake this delight. It sounds incredible and I know it will fill our home and bellies with the autumn essence we love.
Barbara L Belt says
atThis is a wonderful recipe which I made for a potluck. People loved it and will make it again and again. So easy. Thank you.
Patricia Smith says
atCould you switch out pumpkin for sweet potatoes
Lana Stuart says
atI haven’t tried that, but I would think you could.