Description
Craving the ultimate fall dessert? This Rich Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting is moist, warmly spiced, and luxuriously topped with creamy caramel frosting that melts into every bite. It’s one of the best easy recipes for a quick dessert, perfect for your holiday table or a cozy night in. Whether you’re exploring breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or just want a delicious snack, this is one of those food ideas that impress with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
15 ounces pure pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup caramel sauce
2 1/2 to 3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Pinch of salt (for frosting)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
3. In a separate bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil until smooth.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla.
5. Slowly mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined. Fold in chopped pecans if using.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
8. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
9. Add caramel sauce, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add powdered sugar until you reach desired consistency.
10. Frost the cooled cake and garnish with pecans. Chill briefly for clean slicing if desired.
Notes
Let the cake rest overnight for even better flavor.
Toast the pecans before mixing for a richer, nutty bite.
Chill the frosted cake briefly before slicing for neater servings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: pumpkin cake, fall dessert, caramel cream cheese frosting, easy recipe, quick dessert