Keeping it real & finding balance in everyday life
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I saw this recipe from one of my blogging buddies and just knew I had to share it! Just look at that ooey-gooey cake that makes it’s own sauce and topped with a scoop of ice cream. Oh, my! I’m drooling here….
If you are a fan of self-saucing puddings (desserts that form a sauce under a cake) and you love pumpkin, here is your new favourite dessert! This became a family favourite immediately.
Combine the dry ingredients listed below and stir them together.
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
Mix together:
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup oil
1 tsp. vanilla
Mix the pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients. It will look like you don’t have enough liquid, but stick with it, you do. Mix only until combined. Spread this stiff batter into a greased 9″ round casserole. I imagine you can use other shapes too, but make sure your dish is 3-4 inches tall.
Sauce Starter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 cups quite…
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