Description
Indulgent Pumpkin Salted Caramel Cake brings autumnal warmth with rich layers of spiced pumpkin and silky caramel. Seasonal comfort meets gourmet elegance in this showstopping dessert that melts hearts and delights palates.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup milk
Primary Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Spices and Salted Caramel Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Salted Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C). Coat two 8-inch round cake pans with butter and flour, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a medium mixing bowl. Reserve this dry mixture for later use.
- Using an electric mixer, cream granulated and brown sugars with softened butter until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy. Incorporate pumpkin puree, blending thoroughly.
- Introduce eggs individually into the sugar-butter mixture, mixing completely after each addition. Pour in milk and combine until smooth.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing. Stop when ingredients are just incorporated.
- Distribute batter evenly between prepared pans. Position in preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick. When inserted in center, toothpick should emerge clean. Allow cakes to cool completely at room temperature.
- Create caramel sauce by melting sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until golden brown. Carefully add butter, stirring until melted. Slowly introduce heavy cream while constantly whisking. Remove from heat, stir in sea salt, and allow to cool and thicken.
- After cakes have cooled entirely, layer caramel sauce between cake layers and across the top. Enhance presentation by drizzling additional caramel and sprinkling a delicate pinch of sea salt if desired.
Notes
- Choose high-quality pumpkin puree for the most robust, authentic flavor that enhances the cake’s overall taste profile.
- Consider using room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother mixing and more consistent cake texture.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to match personal taste preferences.
- Watch caramel sauce carefully during preparation to prevent burning, using medium-low heat and constant stirring for perfect consistency.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 427 kcal
- Sugar: 48 g
- Sodium: 238 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 76 mg