Magic Pumpkin Buckle

Ingredients

Base

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

Filling

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

Topping

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

Base

1. Pour butter into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish; set aside.
2. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
3. Stir in milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Pour into the prepared pan.

Filling

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the pumpkin, milk and eggs.
2. Combine the remaining filling ingredients; add to pumpkin mixture.
3. Pour over crust mixture (do not stir).

Topping

1. Dot with butter and sprinkle with sugar.
2. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55 to 60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.