Description

Indulge in the heavenly delight of Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Salted Caramel Drizzle. This moist and flavorful cake captures the essence of fall with its warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor, making it an irresistible choice for any gathering or celebration. Layered with creamy, velvety frosting and topped with a decadent salted caramel drizzle, this dessert is sure to be the star of your autumn festivities. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or cozy family dinners, this cake is not just a treat; it’s an experience that will leave everyone craving more.

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 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, room temperature
8 oz butter, room temperature
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 and prepare three 8-inch cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well mixed.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
Evenly pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
For the salted caramel drizzle, heat sugar in a saucepan until melted, then stir in butter and cream until smooth. Add salt and let it cool.
For the frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract and powdered sugar until combined.
Assemble the cake by layering with frosting between each layer and covering the sides. Drizzle with salted caramel before serving.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
Calories: 365
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 70mg