Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Salted Caramel Drizzle. This moist and spiced cake is a perfect treat for any occasion, from cozy family gatherings to festive celebrations. The combination of velvety cream cheese frosting and a rich salted caramel drizzle elevates this dessert to a new level of indulgence. Each slice offers a warm, comforting flavor that will leave everyone wanting more. With simple steps and easy-to-find ingredients, even novice bakers can impress their friends and family with this stunning cake.
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 and prepare three 8-inch cake pans by greasing them.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Gradually combine wet and dry mixtures until just mixed.
- Divide batter among pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare salted caramel while cakes cool; melt sugar until golden, stir in butter and cream with salt.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; add vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar.
- Assemble the cake with layers of frosting in between; drizzle with cooled caramel.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg