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Best Brown Butter Pumpkin Bundt Cake: Easy Fall Recipe

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A rich, moist pumpkin bundt cake featuring the nutty depth of browned butter and a warm spice blend. This showstopper dessert is easy to make and perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425g) pure pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 0.5 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp ginger
  • 0.5 tsp cloves
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2–3 tbsp milk (for glaze)
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Melt butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until milk solids turn golden brown and smell nutty (3-5 minutes). Immediately pour into a heatproof bowl to stop cooking and let cool slightly.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease and flour a 10- to 12-cup bundt pan.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth and creamy.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the cooled brown butter.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Check at 50 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with moist crumbs.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  8. Optional: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Notes

Use European-style butter for richer flavor. Ensure eggs are room temperature to prevent curdling. If the cake browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil after 30 minutes. The cake tastes better the next day as flavors meld.

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