Ingredient:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chopped shelled pistachios
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• BATTER:
• 2/3 cup butter, softened
• 2-2/3 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
• 2/3 cup water
• 3-1/2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice