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Salted Caramel Pumpkin Cake

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Calories 450
A rich and moist pumpkin cake layered with salted caramel frosting, perfect for fall celebrations.

Ingredients

Cake Batter

  • 4 eggs eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 15 oz can pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Frosting

  • 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup salted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 9 oz jar salted caramel topping (remainder of the 11 oz jar)
  • 4 oz salted caramel topping to drizzle each slice (OPTIONAL)
  • 2 tbsp coarse salt to sprinkle each slice (OPTIONAL)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans.
  • Mix eggs, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
  • Combine dry ingredients and add to wet mixture. Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar until fluffy. Mix in salted caramel.
  • Assemble cake layers, spread frosting, drizzle with caramel, and sprinkle with coarse salt if desired.

Notes

For best results, chill the cake before serving to set the frosting.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, caramel, pumpkin