Description
Indulge in the irresistible Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Salted Caramel Drizzle, a perfect blend of warm spices and rich flavors that will captivate your taste buds. This moist pumpkin cake, layered with velvety cream cheese frosting and adorned with a decadent salted caramel drizzle, is an ideal centerpiece for any celebration—from cozy family gatherings to festive holiday feasts. Easy to prepare and stunningly beautiful, this dessert not only delights the palate but also elevates any occasion. With its comforting autumn vibes and eye-catching presentation, it’s sure to be a hit with friends and family alike.
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
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for salted caramel
- 3 tablespoons butter for salted caramel
- 1/4 cup heavy cream for salted caramel
- 1/2 teaspoon salt for salted caramel
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract for frosting
- 1/2 teaspoon salt for frosting
- 7 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the salted caramel sauce: Melt sugar in a saucepan until golden brown; stir in butter and then heavy cream carefully.
- For the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; add vanilla extract, salt, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once cooled, layer the cake with frosting between layers and cover the whole cake in frosting; drizzle salted caramel on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg