Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with our Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Salted Caramel Drizzle! This moist and flavorful cake is perfect for any occasion, from fall gatherings to cozy nights in. It features a delightful blend of pumpkin and warm spices, topped with rich cream cheese frosting and a luscious salted caramel drizzle that will leave your taste buds craving more. Easy to make and visually stunning, this cake is sure to impress guests and satisfy sweet cravings alike. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply enjoying the seasonal flavors of autumn, this indulgent treat is a must-try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 8 oz butter, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 7 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 3 tablespoons butter (for caramel)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for caramel)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until well blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Divide the batter among prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- Drizzle cooled salted caramel sauce on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg