Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this Delicious Pumpkin Cake, a perfect treat for gatherings and celebrations. This moist dessert showcases the rich flavors of pumpkin and aromatic spices, complemented by a crunchy pecan topping. Whether served warm or chilled, with a dollop of Cool Whip or a drizzle of caramel sauce, this cake is sure to be a favorite among family and friends. Easy to prepare and quick to bake, it’s an ideal choice for any occasion where you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×9 inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and evenly sprinkle the yellow cake mix on top.
- Add chopped pecans over the cake mix layer and drizzle melted butter evenly across the top.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes until golden brown and set; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow cooling completely before serving; enjoy warm or chilled with Cool Whip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating chocolate chips or raisins into the batter. Experiment with different nuts such as walnuts for varied crunchiness.