Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Salted Caramel Pumpkin Cake—a moist, rich dessert that perfectly marries the warm spices of fall with a luscious salted caramel twist. This cake is ideal for any celebration or simply as a satisfying treat at home. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting and an optional drizzle of caramel, every bite promises an unforgettable experience that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 15 oz pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup salted caramel topping
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 16 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup salted butter (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Optional: 9 oz jar salted caramel topping, 4 oz salted caramel topping to drizzle each slice, 2 tbsp coarse salt to sprinkle each slice
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for about 36 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a rack.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Once cooled, frost the cake 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 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg