For the Pumpkin Layer:

• 1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour or an equivalent amount of all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder aluminum-free recommended
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon milk room temperature
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

For the Topping:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar either light or dark
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup pecans chopped
• 1 1/2 cups hot water
• Optional: Vanilla ice cream heavy cream, or whipped cream for serving