Description

Indulge in the irresistible delight of Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Salted Caramel Drizzle. This moist, spiced pumpkin cake captures the essence of autumn in every bite. Perfect for any celebration—from Thanksgiving feasts to cozy family gatherings—its rich flavors and decadent frosting will leave your guests craving more. The luxurious cream cheese frosting, complemented by a luscious salted caramel drizzle, transforms an ordinary dessert into a show-stopping centerpiece. Easy to make yet impressive enough for special occasions, this cake is sure to become your go-to recipe for fall festivities.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for salted caramel drizzle)
3 tablespoons butter (room temperature, for salted caramel drizzle)
1/4 cup heavy cream (for salted caramel drizzle)
1/2 teaspoon salt (for salted caramel drizzle)
8 oz cream cheese (room temperature, for frosting)
8 oz butter (room temperature, for frosting)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
1/2 teaspoon salt (for frosting)
7 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease three 8-inch cake pans.
In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting and drizzling with salted caramel.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
Calories: 360
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 60mg