Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (sifted)

Instruction

  • Preheat your oven to 350°.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Next add in the pumpkin, milk, butter (or coconut oil) and vanilla. Use a rubber spatula to mix the ingredients until incorporated.
  • Pour the cake batter into your un-greased baking dish and spread out into an even layer.
  • In a small bowl, whisk dark brown sugar with hot water. Then pour it over cake batter, DO NOT STIR.
  • Slide the baking dish onto the middle rack of your preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes. Rotate the baking dish halfway to ensure even baking.
  • Allow the cake to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.