Rich Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
Rich Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting is the ultimate autumn dessert that captures the essence of cozy fall days. The cake is infused with warm spices and pure pumpkin, creating a moist and flavorful treat. Topped with a decadent caramel cream cheese frosting, it strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and richness. This beloved recipe is sure to impress at any gathering, from Thanksgiving feasts to casual get-togethers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- For the Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and oil until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients; mix gently until just incorporated.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; add powdered sugar and caramel sauce until smooth.
- Frost cooled cake layers and drizzle with extra caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg