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September 22, 2022 2 Comments

Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with Brown Butter Icing

Pumpkin Spiced Bundt Cake with Brown Butter Icing on a large Polish pottery plate. Faded in the top background are a few cinnamon sticks.Where are my pumpkin spice lovers at? Every year I make it my mission to find or create at least one or two new pumpkin-inspired recipes, and I am really excited to share this Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with Brown Butter Icing. This dreamy cake is as delicious as it is beautiful and makes the perfect make-ahead dessert for any of your fall festivities. I am already looking for an excuse to make this again. For another amazing pumpkin recipe, make the Best Pumpkin Pie this year.

The paring of the brown butter icing with the perfectly spiced pumpkin cake is a mouthwatering combo. The icing has an almost caramel-like flavor that is a delicious complement to the moist and dense cake.

A piece of pumpkin spice bundt cake with frosting and a fork on a dessert plate. Faded in the background is a pumpkin bundt cake with brown butter frosting with one slice cut out of it.

The only downfall of the delicious icing is that it sets up quickly, so you need to work fast when adding it to your cooled cake. As soon as you whisk in the powdered sugar, be prepared to quickly drizzle it over the cake. Let the frosting completely set up before serving. Just typing this recipe up is making me drool. I can’t wait for you to try it! You are going to love this new Fall dessert to add to your list of favorites!

Pumpkin spice bundt cake on a round large Polish potter platter with a spoon held above placing brown butter icing on it.My Favorite Fall Desserts

  • The Best Pumpkin Squares with Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Jewish Apple Cake
  • The Best Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Brown Butter Apple Dessert
  • The Best Zucchini Bread Recipe
  • Pumpkin Pecan Crunch
  • Amish Banana Bread
  • Pumpkin Coffee Cake

step-by-step pictures for how to make Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with Brown Sugar Icing

18-photo picture collage of step-by-step photos on how to make Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with Brown Butter Icing.A pumpkin bundt cake with brown butter icing dripped down the sides on a large blue and white patterned Polish pottery plate with a slice cut out.Frequently Asked Questions about making Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with Brown Butter Icing

What size bundt pan do I need for this recipe?

You will need a 12-cup capacity bundt pan for this recipe. A good rule to always follow when using a bundt pan–no matter what size it is–is to never fill it more than 2/3 full. That way you will never have to worry about it overflowing.

Can I use homemade Pumpkin Puree?

Yes. If you are using homemade pumpkin puree, you will need two cups.

How many people Does a Bundt Cake Serve?

That depends on how thick you slice it, but you can get 16-20 slices of cake out of a large bundt cake.

A slice of pumpkin spice cake on a small white plate with a fork. Faded in the background is a pumpkin bundt cake with a slice cut out of it.Can I use pumpkin Pie Spice in place of the cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg?

I don’t recommend it because it will change the flavor slightly, but if it is all you have, you can sub 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp in place of the cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.

Can I put the cake in the fridge to cool?

Yes. I often put my bundt cakes in the freezer to cool because it helps lock in the moisture, but the fridge is a great option for speeding cooling time as well. 

What is the best way to prep a Bundt Pan so that the cake won’t stick?

A generous spray of baking spray (baking spray has a little flour in it) or cooking spray. If you do not have either of those, you can use a paper towel dipped in shortening to spread a thin layer of shortening all over the pan, making sure to get in all the creases. Once you have done that, shake a few tbsp of flour carefully all over the pan to cover the shortening. That is the method my mom always used growing up, but now I just keep a can of baking spray on hand because it is so much easier.

Pinterest picture with the text of the title in the middle.baker’s tools:

  • 12-Cup Bundt Pan
  • Baking Spray
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring Cups
  • Oven Mitts
  • Cake Stand

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Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with Brown Butter Icing
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
45 mins
Total time
1 hour
 
Dreamy is the only way to describe this amazing and beautiful fall dessert. Wow your friends or guests with this delicious Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with Brown Butter Icing
Author: Maria
Recipe type: Dessert/Cake
Serves: 16-20
Ingredients
  • 2¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1½ tsp vanilla
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
  • ICING:
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 12-cup bundt pan generously with baking spray and set aside. If you do not have baking spray, you can grease and flour your pan.
  2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir well and set aside.
  3. In another medium-sized mixing bowl, cream together with a spoon or with a stand mixer the canola oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  4. Next, add the eggs, pumpkin, and vanilla. Mix again until completely integrated.
  5. Stir in the flour until well mixed and there are no clumps.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared 12-cup bundt pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool completely before inverting it onto a cake stand or large plate.
  8. HOW TO MAKE THE ICING:
  9. In a small saucepan, heat the butter over medium-high heat until it is boiling. As you watch it carefully, you will notice the bits on the bottom turn a light brown. Stir and remove from heat.
  10. Quickly add 2 tbsp milk, and then immediately add 1½ cups powdered sugar and whisk until smooth. This icing sets up fast, so quickly drizzle it over the bundt cake.
  11. Let cool, slice, and enjoy!
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  1. Kathryn McCarthy

    September 26, 2022 at 8:54 am

    I made this cake just before Fiona hit. So good. Evveryone loved it! I did change the recipe. Rather than 1 cup of oil, I used 1/2 cup oil and 1/2 cup of orange juice.

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    • Maria

      September 29, 2022 at 1:59 pm

      So glad you gave it a try! What an interesting substitute for the oil, could you taste the orange at all?

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