Sweet Potato Dessert Squares Recipe
Ingredients
1 package (18-1/4 ounces) yellow cake mix, divided
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 egg, beaten
FILLING:
3 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes (without added milk or butter)
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
TOPPING:
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Whipped cream and pecan halves, optional
Directions
Set aside 1 cup of the cake mix.
Combine remaining mix with butter and egg; spread into a greased 13-in.x 9-in.x 2-in.baking pan.
Whisk filling ingredients until smooth; pour over crust.
For topping, cut butter into the reserved cake mix until crumbly.
Stir in pecans, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the filling.
Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool.
Garnish with whipped cream and pecan halves if desired.
Combine remaining mix with butter and egg; spread into a greased 13-in.x 9-in.x 2-in.baking pan.
Whisk filling ingredients until smooth; pour over crust.
For topping, cut butter into the reserved cake mix until crumbly.
Stir in pecans, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the filling.
Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool.
Garnish with whipped cream and pecan halves if desired.