Cathy Richardson is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, musician, producer, actress, and designer. She has wowed audiences as the lead vocalist of legendary bands like Jefferson Starship and Big Brother & the Holding Company. Cathy is also a supporter of anti-hunger causes and kindly shared one of her favorite holiday recipes.
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CATHY'S FAMOUS HILLBILLY PUMPKIN PIE aka PUMPKIN CRUNCH
1 12 oz. can of pumpkin
1 12 oz. can evaporated milk
3 eggs
1.5 cups sugar
.5 teaspoon cinnamon
.25 teaspoon ginger, ground cloves, nutmeg
1 box of yellow cake mix (avoid the "pudding in the mix" kind)
1.5 cups chopped pecans
2 sticks butter
Preheat oven to 370.
Combine pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar and spices in a large mixing bowl. Mix until liquid. Pour into greased 9x13 pan.
Combine package of dry cake mix and pecans in a separate bowl. Sprinkle evenly over pumpkin mixture in pan.
Melt butter in a measuring cup and pour evenly over the cake mix. This is a very careful process, drizzle it and try to cover every inch of the cake mix. You may need more butter.
Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the top.
Serve warm with whipped cream.
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Thanks to Cathy for sharing her recipe. If you enjoy her recipe, please volunteer your time and contribute to your local food pantry.
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