Gooey Pumpkin Bars with Praline Topping is richer version of pumpkin pie with a cake mix crust!
They are creamy, dreamy, and delicious!
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I used to not be a fan of pumpkin. Not savory or sweet pumpkin recipes. But, as predicted, my tastes changed and I like pumpkin desserts now. I can still say I’m not a huge fan of savory pumpkin dishes.
Pumpkin is very similar in taste to sweet potatoes. And, I grew up eating and loving sweet potatoes. After all, I live the Sweet Potato Capital of the world!!
Gooey Pumpkin Bars with Praline Topping Tips
Let this cool before slicing. It really needs to set or this dessert will crumble.
I like to take bars instead of pie to potlucks because they go further.
Plus, I like the filling to crust ratio for these bars. It has a less filling and more crust ratio.
Finally, the praline topping is everything! So good!
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary based on products used.
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Gooey Pumpkin Bars with Praline Topping
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Save To Your Recipe BoxIngredients
Crust
- 1 package white or yellow cake mix take out 1/2 cup for filling and 1/2 cup for topping
- 1 large egg
- 6 Tablespoons butter melted
Filling
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 5 ounces evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup cake mix from the 1 box listed above
Topping
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup cake mix from the 1 box listed above
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 Tablespoons butter cold, cubed
- 1 cup pecans chopped small
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13 inch pan with heavy foil sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Combine crust ingredients 6 T melted butter, cake mix (see above) and 1 egg. Mixture wil be thick and the consistancy of cookie dough. Press into prepared pan.
- Combine pumpkin, 3 eggs, 1/2 c cake mix, and 5 oz can evaporated milk mix until smooth. Pour over crust.
- Combine praline topping: 1/3 c oats, 1/2 c cake mix, 1/2 c brown sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 6 T butter and 1 c pecans. Sprinkle this over pumpkin filling in cake pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees 30 to 35 minutes or until center is set. Remove from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.
- Refrigerate to store.
Nutrition
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Journa Liz Ramirez says
These pumpkin bars are my family’s new favorite! It is flavorful and satisfying. Must try!
Sharina says
These pumpkin bars are a hit! My family loves the praline topping, it’s a winner! I’m excited to bring these to our family reunion.
Cam says
This was so good! Love that it tasted so so delicious!
Greta says
This pumpkin bar looks delicious! I’ll makeghis recipe for Sunday lunch as a dessert. I wanted to make something inviting, because my whole family will be here. Thanks to you I found it. X
Dana says
You are correct- that praline topping is EVERYTHING! These were so easy to make and delicious.
Angie says
Yum! This recipe looks delicious. Thanks for sharing!
Paula says
Thank you, Angie, let me know if you make it.
April @ Angel's Homestead says
OMG these sound divine! I found you on the Inspiration Monday link up. If you’d like, I’d love for you to come over to Angels Homestead for my Saturday Spotlight link party! Hope to see you there!
April
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says
These look fantastic, Paula!! Thanks for linking up at the Spooktacular Halloween Round Up!
Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life says
Paula this is fab! Thanks for sharing at Wednesday Whatsits!
Sinea Pies says
Oh, how I LOVE praline!!! These look amazingly great.
Thanks for sharing them on my blog hop.
Guess what? This post is “Editor’s Pick” on the upcoming hop.
Stop by 🙂
Paula says
oh wow!! Thanks so much, Sinea!!
Sarah says
This would be a unique dessert to serve at Thanksgiving- thanks for sharing!
Paula says
Thanks, it was realy good. Just visited your site and love it!
Shana Norris says
There are so many pumpkin recipes I’d like to make. I should just make a few a week all throughout the fall. Definitely putting these on the list, Paula. You girls are so clever: what a great way to celebrate Julie’s birthday!
Stopping in from #SITSSharefest.
Paula says
Thank you Shana! It was a fun party and I didn’t even have to get dressed up!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Looks great Paula! Would love a piece now along with my coffee! Pinned!
Emily says
Pumpkina and pralines, sign me up Paula!
marcie says
What a nice way to celebrate Julie’s birthday — these look absolutely incredible, Paula! I’m pinning this on my Fall board for future reference. Yum!
Paula says
Don’t they look good and all so very different. Thanks for pinning and visiting!
Amberly Steele says
these look delicious!
JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose says
Oooo Praline and Pumpkin?? Nice combo 😉
Paula says
Thanks so much! I was pleased with them, although they started out being something totally different :/ Thanks for stopping by
Teela says
Paula,
I was googling and found your website looking for pumpkin recipes. This looks soooo good, but I’m a tad bit confused. We only use 1 box of cake mix, right? I’m wanting to make this for our home group Sunday. Thanks, I am going to be a regular!
Paula says
Yes, 1 box, you take out 1/2 c for the filling and 1/2 c for the topping. It should not be listed twice, I’m about to correct that, thanks for pointing that mistake out.
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
I wrote a comment earlier, but now I don’t see it. Sorry if I’m repeating myself! This looks SO good. I already love pumpkin, and adding pecan pralines is over-the-top, Paula! What an awesome recipe 🙂
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
I am swooning over here, Paula! I love pumpkin already, but adding pecan pralines in the mix is over-the-top good! Love this one!
Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats says
Ohhhh.. this looks delicious Paula. Especially with the praline topping, I bet that is just divine. Loving on the pumpkin recipes for Julie’s birthday! Pinning!
Paula says
Me too! I’m finding too many to try!
Jenna says
I know this is good! I have been experimenting with cake mix and sweetened condensed milk recipes lately so I can imagine how good yours is! That praline topping really sold me, can’t wait to try this!
Paula says
Thanks Jenna, it turned out to be something completely different that what I started out making, but I liked the way it turned out.
Cindy Eikenberg says
Paula, how yummy do these look and sound? 🙂 It’s going to be fun to see all of the great pumpkin recipes for Julie’s birthday! Pinning of course! Have a great Tuesday!
Paula says
Thank you Cindy! Yes, there are a lot of great recipes, love this! Thanks for sharing!
Danni@SiloHillFarm says
Paula those look so good and easy enough that I think I can handle making them! Yay for fall recipes!
Paula says
Thank you Danni! Yes, they were so easy. I love any recipe that starts w/ cakemix!
tanya says
Love that these start with a cake mix! See I love pumpkin, it’s the sweet potatoes I need to learn to like!
Paula says
They taste so similar to me, Tanya. I love a recipe that starts with cake mix… or bacon