Brown Butter Pumpkin Cardamom Loaf

Keep the cozy fall flavours going with this delicious pumpkin loaf! Enhanced with brown butter, cardamom, and a sweet glaze, it strikes the perfect balance between warmth and indulgence. Perfect alongside your morning coffee or as a comforting dessert to share.

Servings: 8
Preparation time: 15 mins
Total time: 1h

Directions

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, stirring until it foams and turns golden with nutty brown bits, about 5–7 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C)
4. Grease and flour a 9×4-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
5. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, browned butter, eggs, Greek yogurt, brown sugar, and orange zest (if using) until smooth.
6. Add the spices, freshly grated nutmeg and cardamom.
7. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, directly into the same bowl.
8. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Avoid overmixing for a tender crumb.
9. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 45–55 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
10. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. In a bowl, whisk together the cream cheese and miso until smooth.
12. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and orange juice, whisking until the glaze is silky and pourable.
13. Adjust consistency with more sugar (for thickness) or orange juice (to thin).
14. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf, letting it drip down the sides.

15. Top with chopped toasted pecans and a light dusting of spice, if you like. Slice and serve.

     

Tips

• This loaf comes together easily in one bowl and is mildly sweet on its own — the miso cream cheese glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness and balance on top.
• For a nut-free version, swap the pecans for pumpkin seeds or skip the garnish altogether.
• The loaf tastes even better the next day, so it’s a great make-ahead bake for fall gatherings or cozy weekends.

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