PUMPKIN DELIGHT

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An absolutely delightful pumpkin pie. It is rather rich but "OH", so good. This recipe was given to me by Jackie Olden in Palm Springs, CA who is a recipe developer, radio show host and has her own TV cooking show.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large eggs
19 fluid ounces pumpkin pie filling (suggest E.D.Smith pie filling)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
13 fluid ounces evaporated milk
1 box lemon cake mix (suggest Duncan Hines lemon cake mix, 18 oz.)
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
  • In a mixing bowl blend together eggs and pumpkin pie filling using a whisk.
  • Blend in sugar, cloves, cinnamon, ginger and salt.
  • Whisk in evaporated milk, blend well.
  • Pour mixture into an ungreased 9" x 13" baking pan or an oven-proof casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle cake mix over the pumpkin mixture.
  • Spoon melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix.
  • Sprinkle chopped pecans over butter.
  • Bake in preheated 350 F oven for 1 1/2 hours or until done.
  • To test for doneness, insert a wooden teter or wooden toothpick into center.
  • When it comes out clean, the Pumpkin Delight is done.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat whipping cream until it just starts to thicken slightly.
  • Add vanilla extract and beat for 10 seconds.
  • Add sugar gradually and continue to beat until thickened.
  • Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

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