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Irresistible Brown Butter Pumpkin

Irresistible Brown Butter Pumpkin: 1 Amazing Bake


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  • Author: Jannet Lisa
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Brown Butter Pumpkin Spice Cake with Penuche Frosting is a moist, spiced cake with a nutty brown butter flavor and creamy penuche frosting, perfect for autumn celebrations or a comforting treat.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • ½ cup unsalted brown butter (browned)
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup chopped toasted pecans (optional)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (for frosting)
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Combine pumpkin puree and cooled brown butter; mix in eggs one at a time.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until smooth; pour into prepared pans.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely before frosting.
  8. For frosting, combine brown sugar and heavy cream in a saucepan; simmer for two minutes before adding butter and whisking until smooth.

Notes

  • For best results, sift the flour.
  • Ensure brown butter is cooled slightly before adding to wet ingredients to prevent cooking the eggs.
  • Room temperature eggs will make the cake fluffier.
  • Do not over-mix the batter after adding wet ingredients.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
  • Reheat slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or in a low oven.
  • Variations include using sweet potato instead of pumpkin or adding chocolate chips.
  • Experiment with spices like nutmeg or ginger.
  • Cream cheese frosting can be used as an alternative to penuche frosting.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 370
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 49g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg