Description
Experience the seasonal delight of Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist and flavorful cake is perfect for fall gatherings, holiday celebrations, or cozy family dinners, bringing the warm essence of pumpkin spice right to your table. Topped with a luscious caramel cream cheese frosting, this dessert is not only visually stunning but also irresistibly delicious. The combination of flavors and textures will leave everyone craving more, making it an unforgettable treat for any occasion.
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 can (15 oz) 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)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). 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, white sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For frosting, beat together softened cream cheese and butter, then mix in salted caramel and powdered sugar to desired consistency.
- Frost cooled cake and drizzle additional salted caramel on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg