Irresistible Brown Butter Pumpkin Spice Cake Recipe Revealed!
A deliciously moist and flavorful pumpkin spice cake made with brown butter, perfect for fall celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it turns brown and has a nutty aroma.
- In a large bowl, combine the brown butter and sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Add the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- This cake pairs well with cream cheese frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.