Great Pumpkin Dessert
Experience the cozy flavors of autumn with the Great Pumpkin Dessert, a decadent twist on classic pumpkin pie that’s perfect for any gathering. This easy-to-make dessert layers smooth, spiced pumpkin custard with a buttery streusel-like topping made from yellow cake mix, melted butter, and crunchy pecans. With warm notes of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, this bake brings all the flavors of fall to your table in just 15 minutes of prep time. Serve it warm, chilled, or at room temperature, and elevate it further with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Whether for a festive holiday meal or a weeknight treat, this versatile recipe is sure to become a favorite for pumpkin lovers everywhere.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz pumpkin puree
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground ginger
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 15.25 oz yellow cake mix (dry)
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans
- 1 to taste whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt. Whisk together until smooth and evenly mixed.
Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the top of the pumpkin mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix, making sure as much of it is moistened as possible.
Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top, distributing them evenly for crunch and flavor.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pumpkin layer is set. You can check for doneness by inserting a knife into the center—it should come out mostly clean.
Remove from the oven and let the dessert cool to room temperature. You can serve it warm, chilled, or at room temperature.
Slice into squares or scoop out portions, and serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4873 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 234.1 g | 300% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.6 g | 548% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 797 mg | 266% | |
| Sodium | 4381 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 652.6 g | 237% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.4 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 472.4 g | ||
| Protein | 71.7 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.9 mcg | 44% | |
| Calcium | 1918 mg | 148% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 2848 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
