Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler Recipe
This Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler is a comforting, autumn-inspired dessert featuring a spiced pumpkin custard base topped with a crunchy pecan-studded cake mix and buttery crust. It’s an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for fall gatherings and holiday dinners.
- Author: Elias
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Pumpkin Mixture
- Two 15 ounce cans pumpkin
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- One 12 ounce can evaporated milk
Topping
- 1 box spice cake mix, 15-16 ounce size (or yellow cake mix with 2 additional teaspoons pumpkin pie spice)
- 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) butter, sliced into thin pats
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the bottom of a 9” x 13” baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix pumpkin ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the two cans of pumpkin, 3 eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and a 12-ounce can of evaporated milk. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Pour pumpkin base: Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan, spreading it to cover the bottom.
- Add dry cake mix layer: Evenly sprinkle the dry spice cake mix (or yellow cake mix with added pumpkin pie spice) on top of the pumpkin mixture, creating an even layer.
- Distribute butter patties: Place thin pats of butter evenly over the dry cake mix layer to ensure a rich, moist topping as it bakes.
- Top with pecans: Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the buttered cake mix layer for added crunch and flavor.
- Bake the cobbler: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Remove the cobbler from the oven and allow it to cool before serving, which helps the flavors to set and makes it easier to cut.
Notes
- If you prefer a stronger pumpkin spice flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon additional pumpkin pie spice to the pumpkin mixture.
- You can substitute walnuts for pecans if desired.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert experience.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- This recipe is easy to double for larger gatherings by using a bigger pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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