Description

Indulge in the ultimate fall dessert with this Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Salted Caramel Drizzle. This moist, spiced pumpkin cake is layered with a rich cream cheese frosting and finished off with a luscious salted caramel drizzle. Perfect for any celebration or cozy gathering, this cake brings together the warm flavors of autumn in every bite. Whether you’re hosting a holiday feast or simply craving a sweet treat, you’ll find this layered delight to be both impressive and irresistible.

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, room temperature
1/4 cup heavy cream
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 the oven to 350°F and grease three 8-inch cake pans.
In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
Gradually blend dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes; cool completely before frosting.
Prepare cream cheese frosting by beating butter and cream cheese until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar and salt.
Assemble the cake by layering frosting between cooled layers and on the outside.
Drizzle with homemade salted caramel before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (108g)
Calories: 430
Sugar: 45g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 51g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 70mg