Indulge in the symphony of flavors and textures with our delectable Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Cake, a culinary masterpiece that elevates the classic pumpkin cake to new heights. This moist and tender cake features a delightful blend of warm pumpkin and aromatic spices, perfectly complemented by a crunchy pecan topping and a luscious cream cheese frosting. Each bite is a harmonious balance of sweet, nutty, and subtly tangy flavors, leaving you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed recipe guide will walk you through every step, ensuring success in creating this show-stopping dessert. Additionally, we've included variations and alternatives for dietary preferences, such as gluten-free and vegan options, so everyone can savor the goodness of this irresistible cake.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
PUMPKIN CRUNCH CAKE
Pumpkin Crunch Cake is brimming with fall flavors. Top each slice with a dollop of whipped cream and chopped pecans to create the perfect pumpkin dessert.
Provided by Jamie
Categories Cake
Time 4h10m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugars, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice and salt and well combined and smooth.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
- Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture and use you hands to gently press it into the batter.
- Sprinkle the top of the cake with chopped pecans and evenly drizzle the melted butter over the entire cake.
- Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. At this point, check your cake. If the top is becoming to brown, cover the cake with a piece of foil for the remaining baking time. Continue baking an additional 10-20 minutes or until set.
- Remove pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Chill for a few hours before serving.
- If desired, top with whipped cream and chopped pecans before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 74 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 18 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 slice, Sodium 371 grams sodium, Sugar 26 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat
CARAMEL PECAN PUMPKIN CAKE
Think slow cooker as a cake-maker for some seriously yummy dessert that is easy enough for Sunday brunch and tasty enough for Thanksgiving Day-and frees up oven space on holidays, too. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk together the next 5 ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with pumpkin, beating well after each addition., Line a 5-qt. round slow cooker with heavy duty foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray. Spread batter evenly into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 2 hours. To avoid scorching, rotate the slow-cooker insert one-half turn midway through cooking, lifting carefully with oven mitts. Turn off slow cooker; let stand, uncovered, 10 minutes. Using foil, carefully lift cake out of slow cooker and invert onto a serving plate., Drizzle caramel syrup over cake; top with pecans. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
PUMPKIN PECAN CRUNCH
Learn how to make pumpkin pecan crunch with this easy, creamy dessert recipe. The crunchy pecan layer and fall-like pumpkin pie flavor complement the creaminess. Try your hand at our pumpkin pecan crunch today.
Provided by McCormick
Categories Pies and Tarts,
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugars, 5 teaspoons of the pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and salt in large bowl until well blended. Pour into 13x9-inch baking pan which has been sprayed with no stick cooking spray.
- Mix cake mix and remaining 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice in medium bowl with wire whisk. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over pumpkin mixture. Sprinkle with pecans. Drizzle evenly with melted butter.
- Bake 50 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serve with whipped cream and Spiced Pecans, if desired. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 Calories
PECAN PUMPKIN CRUNCH
Bake Aida Mollenkamp's Pecan Pumpkin Crunch recipe from Food Network for a festive fall or Thanksgiving dessert.
Provided by Aida Mollenkamp
Categories dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle. Coat an 8 by 8-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.
- Combine the pumpkin, cream, eggs, sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, bourbon, if using, ginger, nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Whisk until evenly combined and pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Cut the butter into small pieces and add to a medium bowl. Stir in the pecans, flour, and the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon salt and mix until it holds together somewhat but still crumbles. Scatter the topping over the pumpkin mixture and bake until the edges are puffed and the filling is set in the center, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove to a rack to cool to room temperature. Serve with the Bourbon Whipped Cream and/or ice cream.
- Add the heavy cream to a medium bowl. Beat the cream with a hand-held mixer until thick and frothy. Add the sugar and bourbon and beat until medium peaks form.
PUMPKIN CRUNCH CAKE
A great tasting cake, and really easy to make!
Provided by Nora LaCroix
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h15m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Mix well, and spread into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle cake mix over the top of the pumpkin mixture, and pat down. Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the cake mix, then drizzle with melted margarine.
- Bake for 60 to 80 minutes, or until done. Top with whipped topping when ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 532.8 mg, Sugar 35.3 g
PUMPKIN PECAN CRUNCH
It's the crunchy layer of pecans and the toasty flavor of pumpkin pie spice that make this easy, creamy dessert so satisfying. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream. This dessert can be made ahead, cooled completely and covered, Refrigerate overnight. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Candy
Time 50m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Mix pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugars, 5 tsp, of the pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and salt in large bowl until well blended. Pour into 13x9-inch baking pan which has been sprayed with a nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix cake mix and remaining 1 tsp, pumpkin pie spice in medium bowl with wire whisk, sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over pumpkin mixture. Sprinkle with pecans. Drizzle evenly with melted butter.
- Bake 50 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serve with whipped cream. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator. To serve, cut into squares with a sharp knife.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.4, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 48.1, Sodium 257.4, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 22.5, Protein 3.4
PUMPKIN-PECAN SPICE CAKE
I'm a wife and mother of eight children. I like baking more than cooking, so I enjoy dressing up a spice cake mix with nuts, canned pumpkin and a homemade cream cheese frosting to create this fabulous dessert. -Joyce Platfoot, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the wafers, pecans and butter until crumbly. Press into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. , For cake, in another large bowl, beat the cake mix, pumpkin, eggs and butter; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on high for 2 minutes. Spread over crust in each pan. , Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. , Spread filling between layers (crumb side down) and on the sides and top of cake. Spread caramel topping over top, allowing some to drip down the sides. Garnish with pecan halves. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 calories, Fat 36g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 471mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
Use fresh pumpkin puree. Making your own pumpkin puree is easy and gives the cake a richer flavor than canned puree. To make pumpkin puree, simply roast a pumpkin until tender, then scoop out the flesh and puree it in a food processor. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help the cake have a light and airy texture. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help the cake batter come together smoothly. Fold in the pumpkin puree and dry ingredients alternately, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. This will help prevent the cake batter from becoming too tough. Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The baking time may vary depending on the size and shape of the cake pan, so start checking the cake for doneness a few minutes before the baking time is up. Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.Conclusion:
This pumpkin pecan crunch cake is a delicious and festive dessert perfect for fall. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a sweet and crunchy pecan topping. It's sure to be a hit at your next gathering!
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