Aunt Trina’s Holiday Pumpkin Crunch

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An old Alabama favorite given to Paula from her Aunt Trina.

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients Add to grocery list

1 (15 oz.) can fresh pumpkin
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 c. sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 box yellow cake mix
1 cup chopped pecans
2 sticks butter, cut into pieces

FROSTING:
1 (8 oz.) pkg. softened cream cheese
1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin, evaporated milk, cinnamon and sugar until well combined.  Add eggs and mix well.

Pour mixture into a 9X13 baking dish prepared with a non stick spray. Sprinkle cake mix evenly over entire top. Sprinkle nuts evenly over cake mix and top with butter pieces.  Bake at 350º F for 50-60 minutes.  Set aside to cool.

Prepare frosting while cake is cooling.  In a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer, whip cream cheese until light.  Add in whipping cream and continue to whip until fully combined and thickening.  Add powdered sugar and cinnamon and whip until smooth.

To Serve:  Scoop out a slice of the pumpkin crunch and top with a dollop of the cream cheese frosting, or frost the entire pumpkin crunch with the frosting.

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Reader Comments:

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This is the best recipe for pumpkin crunch and soooo easy to make. I am a 67 year old male who has never cooked a day in my life. My wife and I had invited our children, grand and great-grand children to the house for Thanksgiving dinner. Just before that special day my wife had to go into the hospital for major surgery. All went well but she was not able to cook. With the help of my daughter, grandaughter and local butcher we were able to get everything we needed except the pumpkin dessert. I didn't like the looks of store bought pies. With the advice of another female friend I found this site and recipe. Needless to say all were suprised when I produced this wounderful dessert after eating all the store prepared stuff. Maybe next year with the help of Paula I'll cook everything.

By Anonymous on December 17, 2012

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It tasted soooooooooo AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Nadia H. on March 30, 2012

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Back years ago I learned this recipe from an old can wrapper of milk. My friend's mother had insisted she made this cake/crunch up. Till we found her stash of secret recipes and there was that milk wrapper! We copied it and learned how to make it and never told anyone either of our secrets!

By Anonymous on December 20, 2011

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I love the idea of this dessert and tried it at home for my roommate and myself. We both agreed that it was way too sweet for us, so if I make it again, I'll probably add less of the cake mix.

By Andrea on December 18, 2011

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Wow! i am so hungry that i can't even take this hour of cooking anymore! give me your recipe. give me give me give me. because you are........THE BEST!

By jasmin on November 27, 2011

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Love this Paula! So many compliments!

By Emily on November 25, 2011

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This year is a very somber year for us. I was requested to make a Pumpkin crunch for my family, This year we are celebrating in the hospital with my "G-Ma", Who sadly the doctors say will not be here to celebrate Christmas. Thank you for a wonderful recipe. Mahalo Nui Loa {Thank you very much}. Char

By Char on November 24, 2011

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guess what? Im making pumpkin crunch right now!and Im certain that it is going to taste good, and that this thanksgiving day is going to be very, very thankful.with all the hard work,i am around to thank you Paula, for making wonderful recipes. you deserve a break.

By jasmin on November 24, 2011

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I have a really big family so tracy if u made such a big amount did u just doubble up on the recepie or left make a few pans? please lmk thank u

By takako sharivy on November 23, 2011

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I made this last year for Thanksgiving. With 50+ people and 20+ desserts, the whole thing being eatin is truly quite an honor! Wouldnt think of going without it this year!

By Tracey on November 22, 2011

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Thanks Paula, I have yet to try it but from these comments and from just staring at the picture (which makes me drool), I cant wait to make this recipe for my familys Thanksgiving this week smile Mahalo,(Thank you) for sharing your blessed cooking talents with us. Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving with Paula's wonderful deserts!

By Sia on November 21, 2011

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Paula we love you! Thank you for sharing your family recipes with our families! I wanted to try something new and this Thanksgiving will be serving your Aunt Trina's Pumpkin Crunch Dessert and your Southern Baked Beans to our family and friends! Truly delicious and amazing! God Bless you and your family this holiday season! Aloha, Janella Nelson

By Janella N. on November 19, 2011

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AWESOME dessert! I took it to my in-laws, and they told me I was not allowed back without this dessert!

By Becky on November 19, 2011

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This is one of the best pumpkin dessert I have ever eaten. And I love pumpkin! The cinnamon topping makes it even more decadent. Keep making us cooking and smiling Paula!

By Margo M on November 15, 2011

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Amazing smile But we liked it best without the cinnamon in the whipped cream smile We are huge Paula fans!!! When I asked my 15 year old son what dessert is his favorite...this is the one!!

By Jill E. on November 08, 2011

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Awesome and easy!

By Meghann Hughes on October 30, 2011

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Pumpkin pie, who? This is AMAZING!

By <3toCookNC on October 25, 2011

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wow! what a great cooker. every day when I hear the word pumpkin, I start to feel like I want to eat pumpkin crunch with out getting to be bothered. so I ask my mommy... could you make pumpkin crunch but I wouldn't get answer from my mom. so try harder then......POP! SHE SAID Y AND E AND S AND YES.from now on I get to eat pumpkin crunch at all times.

By jasmin on September 13, 2011

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This recipe is absolutely amazing! I made it last Thanksgiving and the house smelled wonderful! My daughter came in and said " what is that amazing smell?" I have since made it 2 more times and am going to make it next weekend for a party. A complete winner!!!!!!

By molly on August 21, 2011

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O K I LOVE SWEETS but this is another level. MAGNIFICENT!!!

By Southern Lady on July 21, 2011

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