Pumpkin Cake with Dulce de Leche Cream Cheese Frosting
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Pumpkin cake is a popular dessert during the fall season, especially around Halloween and Thanksgiving.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.
Pumpkin Cake with Dulce de Leche Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a mixing bowl, beat together the dulce de leche, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
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Once the cake has cooled, spread the dulce de leche cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.