Here is a new twist on pumpkin pie from Camilla V. Saulsbury’s Cake Mix Magic. Try replacing your Thanksgiving favorite with this new, super easy recipe using a box of yellow cake mix, pecans, some pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice. This is great for casual gatherings or pre-Turkey Day events. Look for holiday sales on spice mix or make your own Pumpkin Pie Spice.
1 box (18.25 oz) yellow cake mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (16 oz) pumpkin puree
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
Preheat oven to 350F and coat a 13×9 inch baking pan with cooking spray. Position oven rack in the middle of the oven.
Divide cake mix in half, setting half of the mix aside and combining the other half with the oil and 1 egg in a large bowl. Blend 1-2 minutes on low speed with an electric mixer until well combined and crumbly. Stir in pecans. Press mixture into the bottom of prepared baking pan.
Place remaining half of cake mix, remaining 3 eggs, condensed milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice in the same large bowl (no cleaning necessary). Blend 1-2 minutes on medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended. Pour over crust.
Bake 35-40 minutes, or until filling is just set. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into bars.
Shown below, served with whipped topping:
