Description
Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting is the ultimate autumn dessert that perfectly embodies the spirit of fall. This moist pumpkin cake is infused with warm spices, creating a comforting and flavorful treat ideal for gatherings and celebrations. Topped with a rich caramel cream cheese frosting, this cake offers a delightful contrast between the spiced cake and sweet icing, making it a favorite among family and friends. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving, a birthday, or simply enjoying an afternoon delight, this recipe is easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 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 (for caramel sauce)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (cut into 5 pieces, for caramel sauce)
- 1/2 cup whipping cream (for caramel sauce)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for caramel sauce)
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (for caramel sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix oil, sugars, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture; stir until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before preparing frosting by beating together softened butter and cream cheese; gradually add salted caramel and powdered sugar.
- Frost cooled cake evenly with caramel cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg