Description

A moist pumpkin cake spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a rich caramel cream cheese frosting. It’s the perfect fall dessert that combines comforting flavors with a decadent frosting.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 cup canned pumpkin puree

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup vegetable oil

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup caramel sauce

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups powdered sugar

Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and vegetable oil, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
For the frosting: In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
Add the caramel sauce and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until smooth and fluffy. Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

Spice it up by adding a pinch of ground ginger or cloves for a more intense flavor.

For added crunch, mix in chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.

To make a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 45mg