Sweet Potato Dessert Squares
By lisagayj
I make this for Thanksgiving or Christmas when I am already baking yams.

Ingredients
- 1 package caramel cake mix divided
- 1 stick butter melted
- 1 egg beaten
- FILLING:
- 3 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes
- 2/3 cup milk
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon nutmeg
- TOPPING:
- 6 tablespoons cold butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Details
Servings 24
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 60mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Step 2
Set aside 1 cup of the cake mix. Combine remaining mix with butter and egg; spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.
Step 3
Whisk filling ingredients until smooth; pour over crust.
Step 4
For topping, cut butter into reserved cake mix until crumbly. Stir in pecans, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the filling.
Step 5
Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
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