PUMPKIN DESSERT CAKE (Tom Boaks)

CRUST:
1 pkg. yellow cake mix, 1 c. reserved for topping
1 egg
1/2 c. melted butter

Combine ingredients (except the 1 c. reserved cake mix). Grease the bottom of a (9x13x2 inch) pan. Press mixture into the bottom of the pan.

FILLING:
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 can (16 oz.) pumpkin
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 t. salt
1 t. ginger
1 t. cinnamon
1 c. whole milk
2/3 c. evaporated milk

Mix ingredients together and pour over crust.

TOPPING:
reserved yellow cake mix (1 c.)
1/4 softened butter
1/4 c. sugar
1 t. cinnamon
1/4 c. + 1 T. flour

Mix ingredients together til crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. Bake 350° for 1 hour or til a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool before cutting into squares.

From the November, 2006, Menu Minder