Description
Indulge in the warmth and flavor of our Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Salted Caramel Drizzle. This delectable cake perfectly captures the essence of fall with its moist pumpkin layers enhanced by a creamy, tangy frosting and a rich salted caramel topping. Ideal for festive gatherings, birthdays, or simply enjoying a cozy evening at home, this cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With straightforward instructions and easy-to-find ingredients, even novice bakers can create this stunning dessert. Elevate your baking game and experience the comforting flavors of autumn today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 oz cream cheese
- Salted caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- While cooling, prepare your cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese and butter together until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by layering it with frosting between each layer; top with salted caramel drizzle.
- Serve decorated with fresh fruits if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg