Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously spray a 9-inch round (2-inch deep) cake pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups pecans ...

Add the pumpkin to the milk mixture, whisking to combine. 4)      Whisk in 1/4 cup of the melted butter. 5)      Evenly ...

whisking well after each addition. Then whisk in the vanilla extract. Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl, then fold it gently into the butter and egg mixture. Divide the cake batter into ...