1 1/2 c. unsweetened canned pumpkin
4 eggs, separated
1 1/4 c. milk
1/4 c. unsalted butter, melted
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
4 tsp. baking powder
Dash of nutmeg
Dash of cloves
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 c. light brown sugar, packed

SUGGESTED TOPPINGS: Chopped walnuts, minced candies, ginger, raisins, diced dried apricots, sour cream sprinkled with nutmeg, plain yogurt dusted with cinnamon, maple syrup, honey, melted butter, dab of whipped cream.