Description

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Salted Caramel Drizzle. Perfectly spiced and incredibly moist, this cake is a delightful addition to any gathering, whether it’s a cozy fall get-together or a festive holiday celebration. The rich pumpkin flavor is beautifully complemented by creamy cream cheese frosting and a decadent salted caramel drizzle, making it an unforgettable dessert that will impress your guests. Simple enough for novice bakers yet impressive enough for special occasions, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.

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)
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature (for caramel)
1/4 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
1/2 teaspoon salt (for caramel)
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

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 8-inch cake pans.
In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
For the salted caramel: Heat sugar over medium-low heat until melted and golden. Stir in butter and heavy cream; mix until smooth. Add salt and let cool.
For the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually add vanilla extract, salt, and powdered sugar; mix until well combined.
Assemble the cake by layering frosting between cake layers and drizzling with cooled salted caramel.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 360
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg