In a large bowl whisk together flour, spices, baking powder, salt and brown sugar. Add eggs, butter, vanilla, buttermilk and pumpkin. Mix well with a spoon.

Heat your oil in a skillet till sizzling. I use an ice cream scoop to dip batter into oil. Fry to golden brown on one side, then turn and cook the other side. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with confectionery sugar while still warm.