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Decadent Pumpkin Pecan Cake

A moist and flavorful spiced pumpkin cake topped with a crunchy pecan streusel and a sweet glaze.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add pumpkin, oil, and eggs; mix until just combined. Pour into prepared pan.
  3. In a small bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
  4. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Whisk together powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze. Drizzle over the warm cake. Let cool before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.