Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. This moist and tender cake features the warm spices of pumpkin pie, complemented by a luscious caramel cream cheese frosting that adds an elegant touch. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or enjoying a cozy evening at home, this cake brings warmth and comfort to every bite. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can create this show-stopping dessert that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 salted caramel)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (for homemade salted caramel)
- 1/2 cup whipping cream (for homemade salted caramel)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for homemade salted caramel)
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (for homemade salted caramel)
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, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before preparing the frosting by mixing softened butter and cream cheese until creamy; add salted caramel and powdered sugar to taste.
- Frost the cooled cake generously with the caramel cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (92g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg