pumpkin pecan dessert

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95 Pinches
west chicago, IL
Updated on Dec 8, 2010

I make this dessert every year for Christmas at my family and friends request. I like it better than pumpkin pie!

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 16 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cans 15 oz. each solid pack pumpkin
  • 1 can 12 oz. evaporated milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 package yellow cake mix (i use betty crocker's new gluten free)
  • 1 cup butter melted
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • FROSTING
  • 1 8 oz packages softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1- 12oz- - whipped topping, thawed

How To Make pumpkin pecan dessert

  • Step 1
    Line a 13x9 pan with waxed or parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
  • Step 2
    In a mixing bowl combine pumpkin, milk and sugar.
  • Step 3
    Beat in eggs and vanilla
  • Step 4
    Pour into the pan that you have prepared for baking
  • Step 5
    Sprinkle your dry cake mix evenly over top of wet ingredients in baking pan.
  • Step 6
    Drizzle melted butter over top of dry cake mix
  • Step 7
    Sprinkle pecans on top
  • Step 8
    Bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until golden brown
  • Step 9
    Cool COMPLETELY in the baking pan on a wire rack.
  • Step 10
    once completely cooled carefully invert on the serving plate that you plan to serve on.
  • Step 11
    carefully remove waxed or parchment paper and set pan aside while you prepare frosting
  • Step 12
    In a mixing bowl beat confectioners' sugar, cream cheese and vanilla until mixed and smooth
  • Step 13
    carefully fold in mixed topping being careful to not over mix
  • Step 14
    Frost dessert and store in refrigerator

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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