Pumpkin With Burned Butter Frosting Recipe

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Cake

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

3. 3

   Combine Wet Ingredients

   In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. 5

   Bake the Cake

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. 6

   Prepare the Frosting

   While the cake is baking, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Be careful not to burn it.

7. 7

   Make the Frosting

   Remove the browned butter from heat and let it cool slightly. In a bowl, combine the browned butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

8. 8

   Frost the Cake

   Once the cake has cooled, spread the burned butter frosting evenly over the top.

9. 9

   Serve

   Slice and serve the pumpkin cake with burned butter frosting. Enjoy!