Pumpkin Spice Pound Cake with Brown Sugar Glace

I cannot get over my obsession with Pumpkin Spice this year.  If that is wrong, I just don't want to be right.  Yesterday was your perfect Fall day--leaves blowing around, a slight chill in the air, and some overcast weather.  It was perfect for baking.  This Pumpkin Spice Pound Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze hit the spot and quickly became a favorite fall dessert.  I definitely have plans to make it for Thanksgiving since it's a fun twist on a traditional holiday dessert!  I hope you enjoy!

Ingredients

for the cake

• Baker's Joy cooking spray (or you could use cooking spray and some flour to prep your pan)
• 1 can pumpkin (15 oz)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1/2 cup butter at room temperature 
• 4 eggs at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• 3 cups of all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cups milk (I used skim)

for the glaze

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 2 tablespoons cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Directions

for the cake

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
• Prepare the cake pan with Baker's Joy or cooking spray and flour
• Combine both types of sugar and butter in mixer, beating until well blended
• Add eggs 1 at a time, blending them well after each one
• Add in pumpkin and vanilla, beating mixture until combined
• Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and mix together well
• Add dry ingredient mixture and milk to sugar mixture, alternating until all is combined (tip, begin and end with the flour mixture)
• Add batter to cake pan and bake for 55 minutes or until wooden pick comes out clean
• Remove from pan and let cool completely on a wire rack

for the glaze

• Heat butter and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves
• Add cream, vanilla, and salt and bring to a boil while still stirring
• Remove from heat and let cool until thickened
• Drizzle over cake and enjoy!

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