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Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting

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  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x

Description

Indulge in the flavors of fall with our Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist and flavorful cake combines the rich essence of pumpkin spice with a decadent caramel cream cheese frosting, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion—from cozy family gatherings to festive holiday celebrations. With its tender texture and impressive presentation, this cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Whether enjoyed warm or chilled, each slice delivers a delightful taste of autumn that’s both comforting and irresistible.

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 (as needed)
  • 1 cup white sugar (for salted caramel sauce)
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter (cut into 5 pieces, for salted caramel sauce)
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream (for salted caramel sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for salted caramel sauce)
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (for salted caramel sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine vegetable oil, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Mix in pumpkin puree.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cake to cool before preparing frosting by beating butter, cream cheese, salted caramel, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  7. Frost cooled cake evenly with caramel cream cheese frosting.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (118g)
  • Calories: 381
  • Sugar: 33g
  • Sodium: 286mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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