Ingredients:
For the Fluffy Layer:
1 cup + 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup white sugar
A pinch each of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup melted butter (or vegetable oil if you prefer)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla essence
For the Luscious Caramel Layer:
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups piping hot water
Method:
Preheat your oven to a cozy 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Begin with the fluffy layer: Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and the spices in a good-sized bowl. In another bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Now, merge the wet and dry mixtures to form a dense batter. Transfer this into a deep 8-inch casserole dish.
For the caramel layer: Blend the two types of sugar and pecans. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over your batter. Now, here’s the secret: Pour the hot water over the whole dessert, but resist the urge to stir.
Bake this beauty for about 40 minutes. Check if the center has set. Place a tray below your dish in the oven, in case of any delicious drips. Once out of the oven, let it rest for a few moments.
Serve this Pumpkin Pecan Delight adorned with some more pecans and perhaps a scoop of classic vanilla ice cream. Enjoy autumn in a bowl!
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