Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter or spray an 8 x 8-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, butter, evaporated milk, egg and vanilla until well mixed.

Step 3

Add flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger and gently blend by hand until smooth.

Step 4

Transfer batter to prepared pan and bake for about 50 to 55 minutes, or until edges of pudding begin to release from the pan and pudding is set and does not jiggle in the middle.

Step 5

Cool in the pan on a rack for 30 minutes. To serve, cut into squares and sprinkle with powdered sugar or top with a dollop of whipped cream. Grate fresh nutmeg on top if desired.