Pumpkin Pecan Torta - flour

Method

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Butter and flour a 9- inch spring form pan.
• In a bowl combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and cloves.
• In another bowl, beat egg whites until foamy, add in 3 tablespoons sugar; beat until stiff peaks form.
• In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with the remaining sugar until pale, about 1 minute.
• Add pumpkin and vanilla and beat until well blended.
• Stir in flour mixture.
• Fold in egg whites and pecans.
• Pour into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 40 - 50 minutes, let cool 10 minutes, and remove from pan.
• Serve each slice with whipped cream, mint, candied pecans, or powdered sugar.