Ingredients
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size), divided1/2 cup butter, melted1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beatenFILLING:3 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes (without added milk or butter)2/3 cup 2% milk1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spiceTOPPING:6 tablespoons cold butter1 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamonOptional: Whipped cream and pecan halves
Preparation
Set aside 3/4 cup cake mix. Combine 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 pecans, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over filling.
Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool. Garnish with whipped cream and pecan halves if desired.
