Description

Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting is the ultimate fall dessert that captures the essence of cozy autumn gatherings. This moist and flavorful cake is infused with warm pumpkin spices, topped with a rich caramel cream cheese frosting that elevates each bite to pure indulgence. Perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations, birthdays, or simply as a sweet treat at home, this cake is sure to impress family and friends. Its beautiful presentation makes it an ideal centerpiece for any occasion, while its delicious combination of flavors will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together oil, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
For the frosting, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until creamy; add salted caramel and powdered sugar until desired sweetness is reached.
Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 380
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 70mg