Description
This comforting Pumpkin Cobbler recipe combines a spiced pumpkin batter with a sweet caramel-like topping, baked to perfection. The cake rises to the top while a rich brown sugar sauce develops underneath, making it an irresistible autumn dessert perfect for serving with vanilla ice cream and chocolate chips.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger until well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the canned pumpkin, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract using a spatula. The batter should be thick and well combined.
- Spread Batter: Evenly spread the pumpkin batter into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the pumpkin batter in the baking dish.
- Add Hot Water: Carefully pour the hot water over the brown sugar topping layer. Do not stir. The water will seep through as it bakes, creating a delicious caramel sauce.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 50 to 55 minutes. The cake will rise to the top while the topping forms a syrupy layer on the bottom.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes to set. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and chocolate chips if desired. Enjoy the rich, spiced dessert!
Notes
- Make sure to use canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) for the best texture and flavor.
- Do not stir after pouring the hot water on top of the brown sugar topping; this helps create the signature cobbler sauce.
- Letting the cobbler rest before serving helps the layers set and makes serving easier.
- Optional toppings such as vanilla ice cream and chocolate chips add extra decadence but are not necessary.
