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pumpkin custard pecan crunch

Pumpkin Custard Forest Cake with Pecan Crunch

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 9-inch springform pan
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine pecans, sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon, then spread onto a baking sheet.
  • Toast pecans in the oven for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, dark brown sugar, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and vanilla extract.
  • Add eggs to the pumpkin mixture one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition.
  • Gradually whisk in heavy cream until the mixture is smooth.
  • Sift in flour and gently fold it into the pumpkin mixture.
  • Pour the pumpkin batter into a greased 9-inch springform pan.
  • Sprinkle the toasted pecan mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan on a cooling rack for 30 minutes.
  • Release the cake from the springform pan and transfer it to a serving platter.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

To ensure the cake has a smooth texture, make sure the pumpkin puree is well-blended without lumps before adding other ingredients. Toasting the pecans enhances their flavor, adding a delicious crunch to the cake. If you want an extra spice kick, consider adding a pinch more of your favorite spices.
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