pumpkin crumb cake

over the weekend i tried out this new recipe and mmm...mmm...mmm...was it a goody. the only thing i would do different is serve it with vanilla ice cream. 

go ahead and try it out, i bet you will love it too! 

Ingredients

• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
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• 1 egg, beaten
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• 1/2 cup butter, melted
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• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
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• 3 eggs, beaten
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• 1/2 cup white sugar
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• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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• 1/2 cup white sugar
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• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
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• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray or grease one 9x13 inch pan.
2. Reserve 1 cup cake mix. In a large bowl, combine the remaining dry cake mix with 1 egg and 1/2 cup melted butter. Mix well, and then pat into prepared pan.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Pour over crust.
4. In a small bowl, combine reserved 1 cup cake mix, 1/2 cup sugar, and 3 tablespoons softened butter. Crumble over pumpkin filling. Sprinkle nuts evenly over the top, if desired.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes.