Pumpkin Dessert Squares

Contributed byIlene C. Sexton
Baked pumpkin squares with crumb topping in a white dish, served with a fork.

Ingredients

  • 1 package yellow cake mix ( reserve 1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine (do not use vegetable spread!) (melted)
  • 3 egg (divided)
  • 1 pound solid pack pumpkin (can)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
Yield: 12 Servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes

Instructions

Grease bottom only of a 9 x 13-inch pan. Reserve 1 cup cake mix for topping. Combine remaining cake mix, butter and 1 egg. Press into pan.

Prepare filling by combining  can of pumpkin, spice, brown sugar, 2 eggs, and milk until smooth. Pour over crust.

For topping, combine the 1 cup of reserved cake mix, sugar, cinnamon and 1/4 cup butter or margarine. Sprinkle over filling. Bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes, until knife inserted near center comes out clean. If desired, serve with whipped topping. 

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