Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Browned Butter Glaze
A moist and spiced pumpkin cake topped with a nutty browned butter glaze and toasted pecans.
recipesbynani.comThere is nothing quite like the smell of pumpkin and spices wafting through the house when the weather cools down. This cake is a favorite in my kitchen because it is so incredibly easy to pull together without needing an electric mixer.
My best tip for this recipe is to watch your butter closely when you brown it for the glaze. It turns from golden to burnt very quickly, so take it off the heat as soon as it smells toasted and turns a nice amber color.
🧺 Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter for the glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar for the glaze
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a bundt pan well.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- 3
In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth.
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- 5
Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 6
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack.
- 7
To make the glaze, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown and smells nutty.
- 8
Whisk the powdered sugar into the browned butter and drizzle the warm glaze over the cooled cake.
- 9
Sprinkle the toasted pecans over the top of the glaze before it sets.
💡 Tips
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you want a little extra crunch, you can toast your pecans in a dry pan for a few minutes before chopping them up.
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