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A variation of pumpkin pie that can be
handy when there's no time to make a crust. The cake mix forms
a 'cookie crust' for this pie made in a cake pan.
Pumpkin Pie
Cake
- 1 (18.25-ounce) package
white or yellow cake mix
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
- Preheat oven to 350°F
(175°C). Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
- Combine cake mix, nuts
and butter until well mixed. Press mixture into bottom of prepared
baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine
pumpkin, evaporated milk, sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice and
salt. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes
or until thoroughly combined. Spread over crumb mixture.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes,
or until set and tip of knife inserted into center of pan comes
out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares and top with
sweetened whipped cream if desired.
Makes 12 servings.
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