Pecan Pumpkin Dessert

Name: Pecan Pumpkin Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 ounces each) solid-pack pumpkin; 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk; 1 cup sugar; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size); 1 cup butter, melted; 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans; FROSTING:; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

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Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Sue Williams

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on May 04, 2023

I always make this treat for Thanksgiving. A friend gave me the recipe, and I've since shared it with many others. —Sue Williams, Mount Holly, North Carolina

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Pecan Pumpkin Dessert

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Yield:16 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:1 hour

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Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) solid-pack pumpkin
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
frosting:

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

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Directions

1
Line the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish with parchment; grease parchment. Set aside.

2
In a large bowl, beat the pumpkin, milk, sugar, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with cake mix and drizzle with butter. Sprinkle with pecans.
3
Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Invert onto a large serving platter; carefully remove parchment.
4
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Frost dessert. Store in the refrigerator.