Pumpkin Squares With Cider Caramel Saucesave
"Packed with vitamin-rich pumpkin, these lightly spiced cake squares are a delicious autumn treat. Our recipe calls for canned or fresh produce (see our recipe for pumpkin puree), and the batter is a cinch for young chefs to mix up. Kids will also learn a candy-making technique as they prepare the cider caramel sauce, a not-too-sweet complement to the cake...."
INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE PUMPKIN SQUARES:
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1 cup sugar
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1 1/2 cups flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 (15-ounce) can of pumpkin or 2 cups fresh pureed pumpkin
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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Ice cream for serving (optional)
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FOR THE CIDER CARAMEL SAUCE:
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1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2/3 cup apple cider
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2 tablespoons heavy cream
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1 tablespoon butter
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Salt to taste
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