Description

Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this delightful Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting. Moist and flavorful, this cake features a perfect blend of pumpkin and spices that make it an ideal dessert for fall gatherings or cozy family dinners. Topped with rich caramel cream cheese frosting, each slice is a decadent treat that will impress your guests. Whether it’s Thanksgiving or a casual get-together, this cake is sure to be a hit for any occasion.

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 salted caramel sauce)
1/3 cup unsalted butter (cut into 5 pieces, for salted caramel sauce)
1/2 cup whipping cream (for salted caramel sauce)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for salted caramel sauce)
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (for salted caramel sauce)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, brown sugar, and eggs until well combined. Stir in vanilla extract and pumpkin puree.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool cake for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
For frosting, beat together softened butter and cream cheese. Mix in salted caramel and powdered sugar until desired consistency is achieved.
Once cake is completely cooled, frost generously with caramel cream cheese frosting.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 85g)
Calories: 295
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 198mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 63mg