Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of Salted Caramel Pumpkin Cake, a perfect dessert that combines the warm essence of pumpkin spice with a rich salted caramel twist. This moist and decadent cake is topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion, from autumn festivities to birthday celebrations. Easy to prepare, this recipe invites both novice and experienced bakers to create a delightful dessert that will impress family and friends. Serve it alongside your favorite coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 15 oz can pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup salted caramel topping
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- For frosting: 16 oz cream cheese (softened) and 1/2 cup salted butter (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together eggs, brown sugar, vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, and salted caramel topping until thoroughly combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for approximately 36 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- While cooling, prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar.
- Once cooled, frost the cake generously with cream cheese frosting and drizzle with extra salted caramel if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 36 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg