The Winter Solstice Approaches

Batter

2

large eggs

1½

cups buttermilk

1

cup pumpkin purée (preferably Libby’s )

¼

cup (50 g) sugar

3

Tbsp. melted unsalted butter

1

2" piece ginger, peeled, finely grated

1

tsp. vanilla extract

2½

cups (313 g) all-purpose flour

2½

tsp. ground cinnamon

2

tsp. baking powder

¾

tsp. baking soda

1½

tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt

maple butter and assembly

½

cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

4

Tbsp. pure maple syrup; plus more for serving (optional)

½

tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt

1

cup pecans

Vegetable oil (for pan)

Source : food