Pumpkin Squares With Browned Butter Frosting Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Squares With Browned Butter Frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 85 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; Sugar; Brown Sugar; Vegetable Oil; Canned Pumpkin; 2 cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon baking soda; Ground Nutmeg; ½ cup raisins; Walnuts; ½ cup unsalted butter; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-4 tablespoons hot water

Indulge in the irresistible spice and sweetness of these Pumpkin Squares! A treasured family recipe, these squares boast a perfectly moist pumpkin cake base topped with a rich, browned butter frosting. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any autumn gathering, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite. Get ready for a taste of nostalgia with this updated version of a classic.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 85 mins

Calories 277.6 kcal

Protein 5g

Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)

Pumpkin Squares With Browned Butter Frosting

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pumpkin Squares With Browned Butter Frosting

2 large eggs
Sugar
Brown Sugar
Vegetable Oil
Canned Pumpkin
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
Ground Nutmeg
½ cup raisins
Walnuts
½ cup unsalted butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-4 tablespoons hot water

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How to Make Pumpkin Squares With Browned Butter Frosting

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup packed brown sugar, ½ cup vegetable oil, and 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Stir in ½ cup raisins and ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional).
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 55-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary depending on your oven; start checking at 55 minutes.
Let the pumpkin squares cool completely in the pan before frosting.
Make the browned butter frosting: Melt ½ cup unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the butter turns a light brown color and has a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes). Be careful not to burn it!
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and the browned butter. Gradually add 2-4 tablespoons of hot water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach desired consistency.
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled pumpkin squares.
Cut into squares and enjoy!