Description
A cozy and indulgent pumpkin cake layered with caramel cream cheese frosting and topped with chopped pecans. Moist, warmly spiced, and perfect for fall gatherings or a comforting treat any time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can (15 oz) canned pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In another bowl, beat together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in heavy cream until light and fluffy. Refrigerate for 10 minutes if needed.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Drizzle caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Toast the pecans before adding for extra crunch and flavor.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze the unfrosted cake for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg