Description

Indulge in the ultimate fall treat with our Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Salted Caramel Drizzle. This moist, spiced cake is layered with rich cream cheese frosting and topped with a luxurious salted caramel drizzle, making it perfect for any autumn gathering or cozy celebration. Each bite is a delightful balance of flavors, combining the comforting taste of pumpkin with the sweetness of caramel and the tanginess of cream cheese. Easy to make and visually stunning, this cake will steal the show at your next dessert table. Follow our simple instructions to create this unforgettable dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds!

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 caramel sauce)
3 tablespoons butter (for caramel sauce)
1/4 cup heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
1/2 teaspoon salt (for caramel sauce)
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 (175°C) and grease three 8-inch cake pans.
In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully incorporated.
Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix well.
Assemble layers with frosting between each layer and cover the entire cake with remaining frosting.
Drizzle cooled salted caramel over the top before serving.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice - approximately 100g
Calories: 380
Sugar: 34g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg