Thanksgiving Pumpkin Crunch Cake Dessert Recipe

Forget pumpkin pie! This Thanksgiving Pumpkin Crunch Cake is a game-changer. A decadent blend of spiced pumpkin filling topped with a crunchy cake mix crumble and a luscious whipped cream swirl. Using yellow cake mix for the ultimate flavor boost, this recipe is guaranteed to be a holiday hit with your family and friends. Easily adaptable – use two teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice in place of the individual spices if you prefer!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 893 kcal
Protein 24g
Rating 4.6 (28 Reviews)
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Crunch Cake Dessert

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Thanksgiving Pumpkin Crunch Cake Dessert

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How to Make Thanksgiving Pumpkin Crunch Cake Dessert

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  3. In a large bowl, combine: 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree, 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk, 2 large eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix until well combined.
  4. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking pan.
  5. Evenly sprinkle one (15.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix over the pumpkin mixture.
  6. Sprinkle 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts over the cake mix.
  7. Drizzle 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine evenly over the top.
  8. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool completely before piping or spreading whipped cream over the top.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

273g

Fat

100g

Carbs

30g