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Salted Caramel Pumpkin Cake

Salted Caramel Pumpkin Cake

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Indulge in the warmth of autumn with our Salted Caramel Pumpkin Cake, a delightful dessert that perfectly marries the rich flavors of pumpkin and decadent salted caramel. This moist cake is layered with a creamy cream cheese frosting that elevates each bite to pure bliss. Ideal for festive gatherings, cozy family dinners, or simply treating yourself, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. With easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, you can whip up this seasonal treat in no time. Drizzled with caramel and topped with a sprinkle of coarse salt, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.

Ingredients

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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix eggs, brown sugar, vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, and salted caramel topping until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice. Gradually combine with the wet mix.
  4. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 36 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese and salted butter until smooth, then add vanilla extract and powdered sugar.
  6. Once cooled, frost the cake with cream cheese frosting and drizzle extra salted caramel on top if desired.

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