Salted Caramel Pumpkin Cake
A moist and flavorful cake featuring pumpkin and salted caramel, perfect for fall or year-round enjoyment.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 4 pieces eggs (room temperature for better mixing)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed (adds moisture and depth)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (provides moisture)
- 15 oz pumpkin puree (adds moisture and flavor)
- 1/4 cup salted caramel topping (enhances sweetness)
- 2 cups all purpose flour (structural base)
- 2 tsp baking powder (leavening agent)
- 1 tsp baking soda (leavening agent)
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (adds warmth and flavor)
For the Frosting
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened for frosting)
- 1/2 cup salted butter (room temperature for easy blending)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (flavor enhancer)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for sweetness and frosting consistency)
For Drizzling
- 9 oz jar salted caramel topping (for drizzling)
- 4 oz salted caramel topping (optional, for drizzling)
- 2 tbsp coarse salt (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Grease and lightly flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Beat eggs and brown sugar together for 1-2 minutes on medium-high speed.
- Gradually drizzle in vegetable oil while continuing to beat the mixture.
- Lower the mixer speed to medium, then add pumpkin puree and salted caramel topping.
- Mix on low to incorporate the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice, scraping the bowl as needed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 34-36 minutes.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes.
Topping
- Poke holes all over the cake using a utensil.
- Pour the remaining salted caramel topping over the cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing softened cream cheese, salted butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cake evenly with the cream cheese mixture.
- If desired, drizzle with additional salted caramel topping for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Optionally sprinkle with coarse salt before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better incorporation and texture. Store any leftovers in a covered container to keep them fresh and moist.