Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this rich pumpkin cake topped with creamy caramel cream cheese frosting. Each bite delivers a heavenly blend of spices and sweetness, making it the perfect centerpiece for any gathering. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this cake will delight family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until creamy; mix in caramel sauce.
- Frost one layer on a serving plate, stack the second layer on top, and frost generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg