Description
Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting is the ultimate autumn delight! This moist and spiced pumpkin cake, topped with a luscious caramel cream cheese frosting, makes for an irresistible treat at any gathering. Perfectly balanced flavors will leave your guests asking for seconds. Whether it's a holiday feast or a cozy family dinner, this cake is sure to steal the spotlight on your dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup unsweetened pumpkin puree
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients; stir gently until just mixed.
- Divide batter between prepared pans; bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely on wire racks before frosting with cream cheese mixed with powdered sugar and caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - Customize by adding nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture. - For gluten-free options, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. - Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing.