Description
Pumpkin Crunch Cake is the ultimate fall dessert, combining the cozy flavors of pumpkin and warm spices with a delightful crunchy topping. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for gatherings, filling your kitchen with inviting aromas that evoke autumn nostalgia. With its creamy texture and satisfying crunch, every slice promises happiness and warmth shared with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin puree
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Gently fold into the wet mixture until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix chopped pecans with flour and brown sugar; drizzle in melted butter until crumbly.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle the topping evenly over it.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg