Tuesday, December 2, 2008

PUMPKIN PIE CAKE

You can make your own pumpkin pie spice (combine and mix well 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder, 1 tablespoon ground ginger and 1/2 tablespoon nutmeg).

Ingredients:
1 can (16 oz) solid pack pumpkin or 2 cups
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
3 large eggs
1 tall can evaporated milk, undiluted
1 box yellow cake mix
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or toasted pumpkin seeds
2 sticks (1 cup) butter or margarine, melted

Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray 13 x 9 x 2 baking dish with cooking oil spray.

In a large mixing bowl and using a whisk, combine pumpkin, sugars, pumpkin pie spice, eggs, and evaporated milk. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle cake mix evenly over pumpkin mixture. Top with walnuts or toasted pumpkin seeds. Using spoon, drizzle with melted butter. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until golden. You must cool completely before slicing/serving.

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