Brown Butter Pumpkin Coffee Cake

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (180 °C) (175°C (350 °F)) and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the butter turns a deep golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat immediately and let it cool.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cooled browned butter, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.

4. 4

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.

6. 6

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined; do not overmix.

7. 7

   Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.

8. 8

   If desired, top with a streusel topping made of flour, brown sugar, and butter.

9. 9

   Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

   Start 40-minute timer
10. 10

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

    Start 15-minute timer