Description
Pumpkin Crunch Cake is a deliciously spiced, layered dessert featuring a rich pumpkin custard base topped with a golden crunchy cake layer. This easy-to-make treat combines warm autumn spices with the sweet, smooth texture of pumpkin, creating a perfect holiday or fall-time dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Layer
- 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp ginger
Cake Topping
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix pumpkin filling. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour pumpkin layer. Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, creating a smooth base layer.
- Add cake topping. Sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer without stirring it in, allowing it to form a separate layer on top.
- Drizzle butter. Generously drizzle the melted unsalted butter all over the cake mix layer to help create a crisp, golden crust while baking.
- Bake. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before serving to allow layers to set properly.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best flavor and texture.
- Ensure the baking dish is well-greased to prevent sticking and make serving easier.
- Do not mix the cake mix into the pumpkin layer; it creates the signature crunchy topping.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving so the layers firm up for cleaner slices.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Pumpkin Crunch Cake, pumpkin dessert, fall dessert, autumn recipe, layered cake, easy pumpkin cake
