Pumpkin Crunch Cake

Pumpkin Crunch Cake tastes like a pumpkin pie with a crunchy pecan streusel layer on top – and best of all, it’s easily made with a box of yellow cake mix.

You’ve heard of a dump cake, right? And a crunch cake? This awesome cake is the best of both and you’re going to love it!

This pumpkin dump cake is beyond simple to make and the perfect recipe for Thanksgiving dessert. Watch the video to see just how easy it is to make this awesome dessert!

Pumpkin Dump Cake

Dump cakes are about the easiest cake you can possibly make. Have you made one before? This Rhubarb Dump Cake is another favorite with my family.

Served warm with a scoop of ice cream on top, it’s always a hit.

All you need to do is mix the wet ingredients together, dump that into a pan, sprinkle the cake mix on top, and then pour butter over the cake mix.

This Pumpkin Crunch Cake gets that awesome crunch from the pecans that are added to the top layer.

Pumpkin Crunch Cake

This cake tastes like a pumpkin pie with a crunchy pecan streusel layer on top – and it’s made so easily with a box of yellow cake mix.

Is anyone else a yellow cake mix fan like I am? Many birthday cakes growing up were made with a good old-fashioned yellow cake and I still like the flavor to this day.

The pumpkin layer in this cake is bursting with that pumpkin spice flavor.

Pumpkin Crunch Cake Recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan and set aside. Whisk together the pumpkin, half and half, eggs, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Pour into the greased pan.
2. Sprinkle with the dry cake mix and top with chopped pecans. Last, drizzle melted butter over everything.
3. Bake at 350 F for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool and serve with whipped cream.

Easy Pumpkin Recipes

Looking for some new pumpkin recipes to try this year? Check out these Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting or this Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie.

Want an easy pumpkin dessert for fall and thanksgiving, this No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake is a pumpkin and cheesecake lover’s dream.

A pecan shortbread crust is topped with a pumpkin pie cheesecake layer and a tangy-sweet topping to make these Easy Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars.

Want to try a pumpkin spice cake shaped like an actual pumpkin? or a classic pumpkin cake roll? You can’t go wrong with any of these recipes for fall baking.

Pumpkin Crunch Cake

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Pumpkin Crunch Cake tastes like a pumpkin pie with a crunchy pecan streusel layer on top – and best of all, it's easily made with a box of yellow cake mix.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 45 minutes mins

Total Time: 55 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients 

• ▢ 29 ounces canned pumpkin puree
• ▢ ¾ cup half and half
• ▢ 3 eggs
• ▢ 1 cup brown sugar packed
• ▢ 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix
• ▢ ½ cup pecans roughly chopped
• ▢ ½ cup melted butter

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan and set aside. Whisk together the pumpkin, half and half, eggs, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Pour into the greased pan.
• Sprinkle with the dry cake mix and top with chopped pecans. Last, drizzle melted butter over everything.
• Bake at 350°F for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool and serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece · Calories: 380kcal · Carbohydrates: 51g · Protein: 5g · Fat: 19g · Saturated Fat: 8g · Trans Fat: 1g · Cholesterol: 67mg · Sodium: 492mg · Potassium: 341mg · Fiber: 3g · Sugar: 34g · Vitamin A: 11016IU · Vitamin C: 3mg · Calcium: 117mg · Iron: 3mg

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{originally published 9/28/16 – recipe notes and photos updated 8/3/21}