Ingredients
– All-purpose flour as needed for the base
– Granulated sugar as needed for sweetness
– Baking powder as needed for rising
– Baking soda as needed for leavening
– Pumpkin pie spice (or ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves) as needed for flavor
– 1 1/2 cups 100% pure pumpkin puree for moisture and taste
– Vegetable oil (or avocado, safflower, or coconut oil) as needed for the mixture
– 3 large eggs for binding
– Vanilla extract as needed for aroma
– Salt as needed for balance
– 1 1/2 cups or 3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature for creaminess
– 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted for sweetness
– Vanilla extract as needed for flavor
– Sea salt as needed for taste enhancement
– Heavy cream as needed for smoothness
Instructions
1-Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pan.
2-Brown the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
3-Whisk together pumpkin puree, browned butter, sugar, and eggs.
4-Sift and fold in the dry ingredients gently.
5-Pour batter into the pan and bake for 45-50 minutes.
6-Allow the cake to cool before frosting.
7-Spread the frosting and serve.
Last Step:
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🎃 Use real pumpkin puree for authentic flavor and moist texture.
🧈 Brown butter carefully to develop deep nutty flavor for frosting.
⏲️ Allow cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and sliding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Decorating Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice