Description
Indulge in the ultimate fall dessert with this Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Salted Caramel Drizzle. This decadent cake features a moist pumpkin base infused with warm spices, perfectly complemented by rich cream cheese frosting and a luscious salted caramel drizzle. Ideal for celebrations or cozy evenings at home, this treat is sure to impress friends and family alike. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Embrace the flavors of autumn and create a stunning cake that will become a beloved favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for caramel
- 3 tablespoons butter for caramel
- 1/4 cup heavy cream for caramel
- 1/2 teaspoon salt for caramel
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract for frosting
- 1/2 teaspoon salt for frosting
- 7 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Evenly divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together room temperature cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add vanilla extract, salt, and powdered sugar; mix until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by layering frosting between each cake layer and on the outside. Drizzle with salted caramel before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg