This dessert my neighbor whipped up was a total winner right away. I had to ask for the recipe!

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Fold in the chopped pecans.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.