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Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
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Indulge in the warm, cozy flavors of this Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for fall gatherings or festive celebrations, this moist pumpkin cake is infused with aromatic spices and topped with a rich caramel cream cheese frosting that adds a delightful sweetness to each slice. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this cake is sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether enjoyed on a chilly afternoon or served at holiday parties, it’s a dessert that brings comfort and joy.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (or canola)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 oz cream cheese, full fat brick style
  • 1/2 cup salted caramel
  • 2–3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons whipping cream, as needed
  • 1 cup white sugar (for optional salted caramel sauce)
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter (cut into 5 pieces, for optional salted caramel sauce)
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream (for optional salted caramel sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for optional salted caramel sauce)
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (for optional salted caramel sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
  4. Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed; do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool before preparing the frosting by mixing butter and cream cheese until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar and salted caramel.
  7. Once cooled, frost the cake generously with the caramel cream cheese frosting.

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