Pumpkin Pie Crumble Cake

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   Place rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350.

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   Lightly grease (I use Pam for baking cooking spray) 13x9in pan. Set pan aside.

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   Crust:.

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   Measure out 1 cup of cake mix and reserve for the topping.

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   Place remaining cake mix, 1 stick butter and 1 egg in mixing bowl.

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   Blend with an electric mixer on low speed until well combined (1 minute).

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   Using your fingertips, press the batter over the bottom of the prepared pan so that it reaches the sides.

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   Filling:.

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   Place pumpkin, milk, 1 cup sugar, remaining 3 eggs and cinnamon in the same large mixing bowl used to prepare the crust and with the same beaters (no need to clean either).

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    Blend on low speed until combined (30 seconds)

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    Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat until the mixture lightens in color and texture, 1 to 2 minutes more.

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    Pour the filling over the crust in the pan, spreading to the sides of the pan with a rubber spatula. Set pan aside.

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    Topping:.

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    Place remaining 1/4 cup sugar, chilled butter and reserved cake mix in a clean medium-sized bowl.

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    Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until just combined and crumbly (30 seconds to 1 minute).

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    Distribute the topping evenly over the filling mixture. Place the pan in the oven and bake until the center no logger jiggles, appx 70 minutes.

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    Remove the pan from the oven and let cool on wire rack for 20 minutes.

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    Cut the cake into squares and serve with whipped cream if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.