SWEET POTATO DESSERT SQUARES

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I prepare sweet potatoes every week for my family, mostly as a side dish. But I've found this vegetable also makes desserts even more delightful. These moist, rich square have a great pecan crunch.-Betty Janway, Ruston, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size), divided
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
FILLING:
3 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes (without added milk or butter)
2/3 cup whole milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
TOPPING:
6 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Whipped cream and pecan halves, optional

Steps:

Set aside 3/4 cup of the cake mix. Combine the remaining mix with butter and egg until crumbly; spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Whisk filling ingredients until smooth; pour over crust. , For topping, cut butter into reserved cake mix until crumbly. Stir in the pecans, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the filling. , Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. Garnish with whipped cream and pecan halves if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.