Description
Pumpkin Crunch Cake is a delightful autumn treat that brings warmth and joy to any gathering. With its moist, fluffy texture and a crunchy topping, this cake is bursting with rich pumpkin flavor and aromatic spices. Perfect for family get-togethers or cozy evenings, it’s a simple yet impressive dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted melted butter
- Whipped cream (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the canned pumpkin, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients while gently stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg