Description
his Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler is a rich, spiced dessert with a soft pumpkin cake on top and a gooey caramel-like sauce underneath. Topped with crunchy pecans, it’s the perfect cozy fall treat. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence!
Ingredients
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- For the Pumpkin Cake Layer:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- For the Hot Water Mixture:
- 1 1/2 cups very hot water
Instructions
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- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the cake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir into the dry ingredients until combined. Spread batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Add hot water: Slowly pour very hot water over the entire dish (do not stir). This will create a gooey sauce as it bakes.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cake is set on top but still soft underneath. The cobbler will have a pudding-like sauce at the bottom.
- Cool slightly & serve: Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!
Notes
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- For extra crunch, toast the pecans before adding them.
- Love caramel? Drizzle caramel sauce on top before serving.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~300
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg