Sweet Potato Dessert Squares Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Dessert Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (1-1/8 lb.) yellow cake mix, divided; 1/2 cup butter; margarine, melted; 1 egg, beaten; 3 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes (no butter); 2/3 cup milk; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice; 6 tbsp. butter; margarine; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; Whipped cream; Pecan halves

Servings: persons

1 pkg. (1-1/8 lb.) yellow cake mix, divided
1/2 cup butter
margarine, melted
1 egg, beaten
3 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes (no butter)
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
6 tbsp. butter
margarine
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Whipped cream
Pecan halves

1
Set aside 1 cup of the cake mix.
2
Combine remaining mix with butter and egg; spread into a greased 13x9x2 baking pan.
3
Whisk filling ingredients until smooth; pour over crust.
4
For topping, cut butter into reserved cake mix until crumbly.
5
Stir in pecans, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the filling.
6
Bake at 350F for 60-65 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
7
Cool.
8
Garnish with whipped cream and pecan halves if desired.

985

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg. (1-1/8 lb.) yellow cake mix, divided, 1/2 cup butter, margarine, melted, 1 egg, beaten, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Dessert Squares falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sweet Potato Dessert Squares

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