Makes 8 to 10 Servings. . .Prep 15 min; Bake 1 hr., 5 min; Stand 10 min.

1 (15-oz.) can pumpkin

1 cup evaporated milk

1 cup sugar

1 t. vanilla extract

1/2 t, ground cinnamon

1 (18.25 oz.) pkg. butter-flavored yellow cake mix

1 cup chopped pecans

1 cup butter, melted

Whipped cream (optional)

Ground nutmeg (optional)

Stir together first 5 ingredients. Pour into a lightly greased l3 x 9 inch baking dish.

Sprinkle cake mix evenly over pumpkin mixture, sprinkle evenly with pecans. Drizzle butter evenly over pecans.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour to 1 hour and 5 min. or until golden brown. Remove from oven, and let stand 10 min. before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature

with whipped cream (I used Reddi-Whip), if desired.

Sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired.