Description
Delight in the seasonal flavors with this Delicious Pumpkin Cake, a perfect dessert for any occasion, from cozy family gatherings to festive celebrations. This moist and spiced cake features a luscious pumpkin filling topped with a crunchy pecan layer, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. With its simple preparation steps, even novice bakers can achieve a stunning result that will impress friends and family alike. Serve it warm or chilled, and elevate it with your favorite whipped topping for an irresistible treat that captures the essence of fall.
Ingredients
- 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
- Cool Whip (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×9 inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend together 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, then drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before serving with Cool Whip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in spices like nutmeg or ginger. Use room temperature ingredients for better blending. Experiment with toppings; try adding chocolate chips or fruit slices for variety.