Description
Rich Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting is the ultimate fall dessert that combines the warm spices of pumpkin with a delightful caramel cream cheese frosting. This cake is incredibly moist, making it perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a holiday gathering or a simple weeknight treat. With its beautiful layers and rich flavors, this dessert will leave your friends and family asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and mix in caramel sauce and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cakes generously and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Autumn
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg