Description

Indulge in the ultimate fall dessert with this Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting. This delectable cake features a moist pumpkin base infused with warm spices, topped with a luscious caramel cream cheese frosting that adds a delightful sweetness to each bite. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a cozy night in, this cake is sure to impress family and friends alike. Its rich flavors and creamy texture will have everyone coming back for seconds. Perfectly suited for gatherings, this crowd-pleaser serves 15 and is as enjoyable to make as it is to eat!

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
1 cup white sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter (cut into 5 pieces)
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
In one 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 well combined.
Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed.
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow layers to cool completely.
For frosting, beat together softened butter and cream cheese, then add salted caramel and powdered sugar until desired consistency is achieved.
Frost cooled cake layers generously and enjoy!

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
Calories: 330
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 70mg