Description
A delightful dessert combining the flavors of pumpkin and custard in a light, layered cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk, lukewarm
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, and egg yolks until smooth.
- Add vanilla, flour, milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Mix well.
- Gently fold in the beaten egg whites until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Let cool before slicing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are beaten stiff for the best texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing.
- Do not overmix after adding egg whites to keep the layers distinct.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
