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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
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Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
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Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the top of the pumpkin filling. Do not mix.
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Scatter the chopped pecans over the top of the cake mix layer.
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Drizzle the melted butter evenly across the entire surface. Try to cover as much of the dry mix as possible.
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Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
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Let the cake cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve warm or chilled, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.