Description
A warm and comforting Thanksgiving dessert made with simple pantry ingredients, featuring a soft baked texture flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and topped with whipped cream or caramel for the perfect holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch salt
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
- Powdered sugar for garnish (optional)
- Caramel drizzle (optional)
- Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a medium baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and whisk until fully blended.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a smooth batter forms. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the top turns golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dessert to cool for about 10–15 minutes.
- Serve warm topped with whipped cream, powdered sugar, caramel drizzle, or chopped nuts if desired.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs and milk for a smoother batter.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the dessert soft and fluffy.
- Glass or ceramic baking dishes help distribute heat evenly.
- You can add pumpkin puree or diced apples for a seasonal variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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