Magic Pumpkin Buckle





I'm getting ready to make this AGAIN and thought I should review it here. My mom's favorite dessert was pumpkin pie, but now she asks for this! So good and easy - a family favorite now!

Magic Pumpkin Buckle

Makes: 12 servings

Ingredients:
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted


FILLING:
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups canned pumpkin
  • 1/4 teaspoon each ground ginger, cloves and nutmeg
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 eggs


TOPPING:
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Directions:
  1. Pour butter into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  2. Stir in milk and vanilla until smooth. Pour into prepared pan.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the pumpkin, milk and eggs. Combine the remaining filling ingredients; add to pumpkin mixture. Pour over crust mixture (do not stir). Dot with butter and sprinkle with sugar.
  4. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.