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In Fountain Valley, California, Linda Guyot relies on canned pumpkin and a yellow cake mix to fix this effortless alternative to pumpkin pie. "It's a tried-and-true dessert that always elicits compliments and requests for the recipe."
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 385 calories, 21 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 70 mg cholesterol, 326 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 8 g protein.
Originally published as Great Pumpkin Dessert in Quick Cooking September/October 1999, p12
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Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2013 by myhomeeconomist
Tips: Substituted 1/4t stevia for 6T of the sugar. Used home grown & frozen pumpkin so using a blender created a smooth batter not achieved with the mixer. A great recipe for using an out of date cake mix.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2012 by io2120
A great alternative to traditional pumpkin pie. I substituted pecans, and also sprinkled brown sugar on top. However, I would recommend using unsalted butter for the topping. Still delicious, but a little too salty for our taste since I used regular, salted butter. Still an all-around wonderful dessert!
Reviewed on Nov. 05, 2012 by Kansas_Kate
This is great as-is, but I was wondering if anyone had tried it with spice cake mix instead of yellow?
Reviewed on Oct. 08, 2012 by MC519
I made this to take to my husband's friends' house and everyone LOVED it!! It was super quick and easy to make as well!!
Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2012 by jkbreuer
I have been making this for years, ever since I first saw it in Taste of Home, we all like it and it is easy, I also use pecans at times.
Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2012 by nancyirene
Have been making this recipe for years. SO EASY!! Often requested, I have also used pecans on top ~ delicious!
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2012 by but2fly
A little disappointed... Pumpkin pie is better.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2012 by thetanners2004
Very easy. A huge hit with everyone that tried it. It only took 5 minutes to throw together.
Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2012 by chaves01
Easy, and everyone loved it - including my husband, who doesn't eat sweets.
Reviewed on Dec. 05, 2011 by ANN23GER@YAHOO.COM
The college boys liked this a lot!!
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2011 by pdtomlinson
Quick and easy to make. Everyone at the potluck loved it.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2011 by amyphest
I have made this several times and when I take it to work everyone raves about it, even the men. It is so easy to make and makes a great fall dessert.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2011 by robnat420
Easy as it gets and SOOOO delicious. Cant help but go back for more.
Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2011 by HappyHomemaker88
Oh so easy and delicious! A keeper for me and my family. You must try it!
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2011 by darcadi
Super easy and delicious!!!!!
Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2011 by teri396
This was very good. Did not have walnuts, used pecans. yum.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2011 by Meghannm_24
Absolutely amazing, my mom and I have made this for years!
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