Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Cake topped with a luscious Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for autumn gatherings or anytime you crave a taste of the season.
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/3 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare the pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Blend dry and wet mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
- Bake the cake: Pour batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool.
- Prepare the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add caramel sauce, vanilla, and salt, mix until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Frost the cake: Spread frosting over the cooled cake and drizzle with extra caramel if desired.
Notes
- Store cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
