Description
This cozy fall dessert is the ultimate no-fuss recipe. With layers of pumpkin, spice, and buttery cake mix topping, it’s like pumpkin pie meets crisp. Perfect for potlucks, Thanksgiving, or any time you crave an easy autumn treat.
Ingredients
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée
1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp ginger
½ tsp salt
1 box yellow cake mix
1 cup (2 sticks) melted butter
½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, and spices until smooth.
Pour mixture into prepared dish.
Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over pumpkin layer.
Drizzle melted butter over the top, covering as much as possible.
Sprinkle with pecans if using.
Bake 50–55 minutes, until golden brown and set in the center.
Cool slightly before serving. Best enjoyed with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Optional Twists
Use spice cake mix for extra warmth.
Swap pecans for walnuts or crushed gingersnaps.
Add a swirl of caramel before baking for gooey sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 min
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g