Great Pumpkin Dessert Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Cook Time: 1 hour
⏲️ Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 12-16 Bars
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with this scrumptious Great Pumpkin Dessert recipe. Perfect for weeknight cravings or any occasion, this oven-baked treat will leave your taste buds craving for more.
Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- Dry cake mix
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside. -
Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, and sugar. Stir until well combined. -
Add Spice:
Sprinkle in the pumpkin pie spice and mix until evenly distributed throughout the batter. -
Transfer to Baking Dish:
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. -
Layer with Cake Mix:
Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the pumpkin mixture, covering it completely. -
Drizzle with Butter:
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix layer. -
Top with Walnuts:
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the butter layer, distributing them evenly. -
Bake:
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. -
Serve:
Once baked, remove the dessert from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing into bars. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 481
- Fat: 26.2g
- Saturated Fat: 10.4g
- Cholesterol: 86.1mg
- Sodium: 430mg
- Carbohydrates: 56.9g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Sugar: 35.9g
- Protein: 7.4g
Recipe Notes:
- This Great Pumpkin Dessert is perfect for autumn gatherings, potlucks, or as a sweet treat to enjoy with loved ones.
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth and flavor.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving for a deliciously warm dessert experience.
Indulge in the comforting flavors of pumpkin spice and enjoy the cozy vibes of fall with every bite of this irresistible dessert!
