Bottom layer:
1 box (18.25 ounces) yellow cake mix (remove 1 cup and set aside for topping)
1/2 stick butter or margarine, melted
1 egg
Topping:
1 cup yellow cake mix (reserved from the bottom layer)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup chopped nuts
Filling:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
16 ounces (1 1-pound package) confectioner’s sugar, sifted
1 stick butter or margarine, melted
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes OR 1 can solid pack pumpkin
1 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Make bottom layer by combining cake mix, melted butter and egg until thoroughly mixed. Press into a greased 9-by-13-inch by 2-inch pan. Combine topping ingredients, except nuts, into fine crumbs and keep cold.
Using an electric mixer on low, combine all filling ingredients until fully combined; pour over bottom layer. Sprinkle on topping, then chopped nuts.
If using a metal pan, bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. If using a glass pan, bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, then turn down oven to 325 degrees and bake for an additional 35 minutes. Serves 12 to 14.
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