1 can (16 oz.) solid pack pumpkin
1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1 pkg. yellow cake mix
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. butter, melted
Whipped topping

Pumpkin Pie Spice or 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom of 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Combine pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt in large bowl.

Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over pumpkin mixture. Top with pecans and drizzle with melted butter. Bake in 350 degree oven for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. Serve with whipped topping. Refrigerate leftovers. Makes 16-20 servings.