Pumpkin Pie Cake

Dave got this recipe from someone at Kodak because he knows I'm not a big fan of pies -- but I love pumpkin. It's my favorite Fall dessert and a nice Thanksgiving or Christmas treat. It's especially nice to bring to a holiday gathering!

Pumpkin Pie Cake

Step 1 - Crust:

1 box Yellow Cake Mix (set aside one (1) cup of mix for topping)
1 stick Margarine (melted)
1 Egg, beaten

In mixing bowl, mix all ingredients with fork until all cake mix is absorbed. Press into the bottom of a lightly greased and floured (or use non-stick spray) 13" x 9" pan.

Step 2 - Filling:

1 can (29 oz.) Pumpkin
3 Eggs
1/2 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
2/3 cup Milk
1/2 tsp Cinnamon

In mixing bowl, beat with mixer and then carefully spread over the crust layer.

Step 3 - Topping:

1 cup of dry Yellow Cake mix
1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped Walnuts
1/2 stick cold Margarine

Mix cake mix, sugar, and walnuts together and then cut in cold margarine until mixture is crumbly. Work with hands only if necessary to get a crumb-like consistency. Sprinkle over top of pumpkin layer.

Bake at 350 degrees for 65 - 70 minutes or until pumpkin mixture is set.

Cut into squares and serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.