Description
Golden-hued layers of pumpkin and nutty brown butter rise into a soft cake, crowned with a crisp cinnamon streusel. Each bite reveals moist crumb and warm spices that fill your kitchen with autumn aromas.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a saucepan over medium heat brown the first 1 cup of butter, stirring constantly, until it turns golden and smells nutty, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract and eggs until smooth, then stir in cooled brown butter, pumpkin puree and sour cream.
- In another bowl whisk together 2 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and salt; fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- In a separate bowl combine 1 cup flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt for the streusel, then cut in 1/2 cup butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- Spread half of the batter evenly in the prepared pan, sprinkle half of the streusel over the batter, then top with the remaining batter and finish with the remaining streusel.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing the springform ring and cooling completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Warm slices in the microwave or toaster oven before serving to enhance the aroma.
- For added texture, stir chopped pecans or walnuts into the streusel.