Pumpkin Praline Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°F.
2. 2
   Heat brown sugar, butter and cream in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until butter is melted.
3. 3
   Pour into ungreased 9x13-inch pan.
4. 4
   Sprinkle with pecans.
5. 5
   Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
6. 6
   Beat sugar, oil, eggs, and pumpkin in large bowl on medium speed for 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly.
7. 7
   Gradually beat in flour mixture on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
8. 8
   Carefully spoon batter over pecan mixture.
9. 9
   Bake 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10. 10
    Cool for 10 minutes, then place heatproof serving tray upside down onto pan; turn tray and pan over.
11. 11
    Let pan remain over cake for few minutes.
12. 12
    Cool completely.