Ingredients for Better Than Pumpkin Pie
- Solid Pack Pumpkin
- Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Allspice
- Yellow Cake Mix
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
How to Make Better Than Pumpkin Pie
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup packed brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, and ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture into a greased 12 x 9 inch baking pan.
- Sprinkle 1 (15.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture and gently pat down.
- Melt ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter and drizzle evenly over the cake mix topping.
- Sprinkle with ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional).
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean and the topping is lightly browned.
- Let cool completely before serving. Enjoy!
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
21 g
Sugar
219g
Fat
65g
Carbs
26g
