Description
A collection of easy, aesthetic, and delicious dessert ideas perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of pumpkin puree
- 1 cup of sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup of butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 cup of chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the pumpkin mixture.
- Fold in the chopped pecans if using.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute eggs with flaxseed meal and use a plant-based butter.
- Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for added flavor.
- Can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg