Apricot-Filled Pumpkin Cake with Browned Butter Frosting

Health score
3%
Apricot-Filled Pumpkin Cake with Browned Butter Frosting
205 min.
16
479kcal

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Get ready to impress your guests with this stunning Apricot-Filled Pumpkin Cake! This recipe is a delightful twist on traditional pumpkin desserts, perfect for the fall season or any special occasion. With a unique combination of flavors and a beautiful presentation, it's sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.

The cake itself is a masterpiece, featuring a moist and fluffy texture thanks to the perfect blend of pumpkin, spices, and a generous amount of butter. The secret lies in the filling, where brown sugar, flour, butter, and chopped dried apricots come together to create a delightful surprise in the center of the cake. As the cake bakes, the filling creates a delicious tunnel of apricot goodness, adding a burst of flavor and texture to every slice.

But the magic doesn't stop there! The browned butter frosting takes this dessert to the next level. By gently heating the butter until it turns a golden brown, you'll create a rich, nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with the pumpkin and apricot. The frosting is then generously spooned over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides for a rustic and mouthwatering finish.

This recipe is a true labor of love, requiring a bit of time and patience, but the end result is well worth the effort. With its warm spices, sweet apricot filling, and decadent frosting, this Apricot-Filled Pumpkin Cake is a dessert that will leave a lasting impression on anyone who tries it.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons butter firm
  • 0.5 cup apricot dried finely chopped ( 14)
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup butter softened
  • cups granulated sugar 
  •  eggs 
  • cup pumpkin pie filling/mix canned (not pumpkin pie mix)
  • 0.3 cup butter (do not use margarine)
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • tablespoons milk 
  • 0.3 cup apricot dried finely chopped ( 7)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening or cooking spray; lightly flour. (Do not use dark or nonstick pan.)
  2. In small bowl, mix all filling ingredients except apricots with fork until fine crumbs. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped apricots; set aside.
  3. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and salt; set aside.
  4. In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until creamy.
  5. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in pumpkin. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until blended.
  6. Spread 3 cups of the batter in pan. With back of spoon, make 1/2-inch-deep tunnel in middle of batter. Spoon filling into tunnel, making sure filling does not touch side of pan. Top with remaining batter, making sure batter layer touches side of pan.
  7. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in cake comes out clean and top is golden brown. Cool 15 minutes.
  8. Remove cake from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  9. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/3 cup butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until light golden brown; cool slightly. Stir in powdered sugar. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the milk until smooth.
  10. Add additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency. Spoon frosting over cake, letting some run down sides of cake.
  11. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped apricots.

Nutrition Facts

Calories479kcal
Protein4.05%
Fat35.15%
Carbs60.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.37
Glycemic Load
32.28
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
9.2365218556446%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:479.35kcal
23.97%
Fat:19.12g
29.41%
Saturated Fat:4.13g
25.84%
Carbohydrates:74.41g
24.8%
Net Carbohydrates:71.75g
26.09%
Sugar:49.8g
55.34%
Cholesterol:51.49mg
17.16%
Sodium:414.63mg
18.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.96g
9.91%
Vitamin A:2470.03IU
49.4%
Selenium:13.26µg
18.94%
Manganese:0.34mg
17.19%
Folate:57.9µg
14.47%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.62%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.38%
Fiber:2.66g
10.62%
Iron:1.91mg
10.62%
Phosphorus:90.34mg
9.03%
Vitamin B3:1.7mg
8.51%
Calcium:83.74mg
8.37%
Vitamin E:1.1mg
7.32%
Vitamin B5:0.58mg
5.8%
Potassium:165.13mg
4.72%
Copper:0.09mg
4.25%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.86%
Magnesium:13.89mg
3.47%
Zinc:0.44mg
2.96%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.65%
Vitamin D:0.31µg
2.04%