Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake with Caramel and Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin spice is a popular flavor combination in the fall and is often associated with seasonal dishes and beverages.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 19.
Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake with Caramel and Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
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In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and cream cheese until creamy.
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Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
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Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top.
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Drizzle caramel sauce over the frosting and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
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Repeat with the remaining cake layers, frosting, caramel sauce, and pecans.
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Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 60g20%
- Sugars 45g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
