Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting. This delightful dessert features a moist, spiced pumpkin cake layered with a rich and creamy caramel cream cheese frosting that perfectly complements the cake’s flavors. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving, hosting a cozy gathering, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this cake is sure to impress. Its stunning presentation and decadent taste make it a standout choice for any occasion. Easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 6 oz cream cheese (full fat brick style)
- 1/2 cup salted caramel
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons whipping cream (as needed)
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (cut into 5 pieces)
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the oil, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended.
- Pour the batter into a greased pan and bake for around 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- To make frosting, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and salted caramel until creamy.
- Frost the cooled cake generously with the caramel cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg