Description
A delightful dessert that combines warm pumpkin flavors and spices with a cake texture, perfect for holidays and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread the pumpkin mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the yellow cake mix over the pumpkin layer without stirring.
- Scatter the chopped nuts on top, if using, and drizzle the melted butter evenly over everything.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow it to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for an extra indulgence. Experiment with toppings like chocolate chips or dried fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg