Best 8 Pumpkin Cake With Caramel Sauce Recipes

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Pumpkin cake with caramel sauce is a classic fall dessert that is sure to please everyone at your table. This cake is moist and flavorful, with a rich pumpkin flavor that is perfectly complemented by the sweet and buttery caramel sauce. Whether you are looking for a special treat to serve at your next holiday gathering or simply want to enjoy a delicious dessert on a cold night, this pumpkin cake with caramel sauce is sure to hit the spot.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PUMPKIN CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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If a recipe has pumpkin in it, it's likely I'll enjoy it! This one resulted when I added my favorite key ingredient to an old recipe for spice cake that I had. Everyone who's tried it has enjoyed it. -Roberta Peck, Fort Hill, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 cup canola oil
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Dash salt
1-1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs, pumpkin and oil until smooth; add to the dry ingredients. Mix until well blended, about 1 minute. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For sauce, combine the brown sugar, flour and salt in a small saucepan. Stir in water and butter; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cut cake into squares and serve with warm sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     brunch, dessert

Time 1h

Yield One 10-inch cake, 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups fresh pumpkin or butternut or Hubbard squash, pureed
2 cups sugar
2 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • To make the cake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 10-inch cake pan that is 2 inches deep. Beat the eggs in a bowl until smooth, then beat in the vegetable oil and pumpkin puree. Sift remaining ingredients into a large bowl. Add the mixture and stir until combined.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Tap the pan against a hard surface a couple of times to settle any air bubbles. Bake until a skewer inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Place on a rack to cool. Turn the cake out of the pan.
  • To make the caramel sauce, combine the sugar, water and lemon juice in a saucepan. (It's easier to see the caramel color in a light-colored, enamel pan.) Place over medium heat to dissolve the sugar. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Wet a pastry brush and wash down the sides of the pan to keep them clean of sugar. Cook until the sugar turns a deep golden color. Swirl the pan gently to insure even cooking and coloration. Remove from the heat. Carefully stir in cream. Return pan to the heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the caramel is completely dissolved and the sauce is smooth. Chill.
  • To serve, slice the cake and place 1 piece on each plate. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and spoon sauce around the cake. Serve immediately

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 741, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 89 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 413 milligrams, Sugar 64 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PUMPKIN CARAMEL SKILLET CAKE WITH MAPLE GLAZE



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Here's a promise: This pumpkin cake will impress everyone who tries it. It will fill your kitchen with the sweet smell of homemade caramel sauce, the gentle and comforting spices of fall, and a warmth that cuts right through a bitterly cold wind.

Provided by Amanda Rettke

Time 1h5m

Yield One 12-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 packed cup brown sugar
1/4 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons butter
Pinch salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter (1 stick), at room temperature, plus additional for greasing the skillet
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup pure pumpkin filling (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • For the easy caramel sauce: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the brown sugar, half-and-half, butter and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, whisking gently, until it thickens, about 5 minutes. Add the vanilla and cook to thicken further, 1 more minute. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  • For the pumpkin cake: Grease the bottom and sides of a 12-inch skillet with butter or nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add in the butter, granulated sugar, pumpkin, egg and vanilla extract. Mix by hand until fully incorporated. (The mixture will be thick.)
  • Once combined, press half of the mixture into the bottom of the skillet, making sure the batter goes halfway up the sides.
  • Pour the cooled caramel over the batter. Drop the remaining pumpkin cake batter over the caramel by the spoonful, covering the caramel as well as you can.
  • Bake until the edges are firm and golden, 22 to 28 minutes.
  • For the maple glaze: Meanwhile, bring the maple syrup and butter to a low boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and gradually whisk in the confectioners' sugar until smooth. Continue to whisk until the mixture begins to thicken and cool slightly, about 1 minute.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the skillet for 5 minutes. Pour the maple glaze over the cake and serve immediately.

PUMPKIN CARAMEL BOURBON POKE CAKE



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A rich, creamy pumpkin poke cake with caramel and bourbon. One slice is never enough!

Provided by Stasty Cook

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 56m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup pumpkin puree
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup canola oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup caramel sauce
1 tablespoon bourbon, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8-inch square cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Beat pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract together in a bowl.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a bowl. Add to the pumpkin mixture; stir until just combined. Pour into prepared pan; smooth top with a spatula.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Combine caramel sauce and 1 1/2 teaspoons bourbon in a saucepan over low heat; warm through, about 2 minutes. Poke holes evenly over the surface of the cake using a chopstick. Reserve 1 teaspoon of the caramel-bourbon mixture; pour remaining mixture over the cake. Place on cooling rack.
  • Beat cream and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons bourbon in a bowl using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Spoon whipped cream on cake; scatter pecans and drizzle reserved caramel sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 434 mg, Sugar 29.8 g

CARAMEL PECAN PUMPKIN CAKE



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Think slow cooker as a cake-maker for some seriously yummy dessert that is easy enough for Sunday brunch and tasty enough for Thanksgiving Day-and frees up oven space on holidays, too. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1/2 cup caramel sundae syrup
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk together the next 5 ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with pumpkin, beating well after each addition., Line a 5-qt. round slow cooker with heavy duty foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray. Spread batter evenly into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 2 hours. To avoid scorching, rotate the slow-cooker insert one-half turn midway through cooking, lifting carefully with oven mitts. Turn off slow cooker; let stand, uncovered, 10 minutes. Using foil, carefully lift cake out of slow cooker and invert onto a serving plate., Drizzle caramel syrup over cake; top with pecans. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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Treat your guests with a creamy pumpkin cheesecake that's topped with caramel-rum sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 8h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups crushed teddy bear-shaped cinnamon graham snacks (from 10-oz box)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup light or dark corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/3 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon spiced rum or 1/4 teaspoon rum extract
Sweetened whipped cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300°F. Spray 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Wrap foil around pan to catch drips. In small bowl, mix crust ingredients. Press mixture in bottom and 1 inch up side of pan. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool 5 minutes. To minimize cracking, place shallow pan half full of hot water on lower oven rack.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, just until blended. Spoon 3 cups of the mixture onto crust; spread evenly. To remaining cream cheese mixture, add pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and cardamom; mix with wire whisk until smooth. Spoon over mixture in pan.
  • Bake 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes or until edge of cheesecake is set at least 2 inches from edge of pan but center of cheesecake still jiggles slightly when moved. Run small metal spatula around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake. Turn oven off; open oven door at least 4 inches. Let cheesecake remain in oven 30 minutes. Cool in pan on cooling rack 30 minutes. Cover loosely; refrigerate at least 6 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • In small saucepan, heat brown sugar, corn syrup and 2 tablespoons butter to boiling over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in whipping cream; heat to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in rum. Cool until warm.
  • Just before serving, run small metal spatula around edge of pan; carefully remove side of pan. Top individual slices with warm sauce and a dollop of whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate any remaining cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 31 g, TransFat 1 g

PUMPKIN LAYER CAKE WITH CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM



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Warmly spiced pumpkin cake and toasty caramel are a natural pair in this fall showstopper. The cake is light and fluffy with just enough spice to highlight the pumpkin flavor, while a generous pour of caramel sauce between the layers adds richness. (Store-bought caramel sauce will also work, but expect a slightly sweeter result.) For an impressive presentation, top the frosted cake with a bit more caramel sauce, and let it trail down the sides. It's just the thing for a fall birthday treat or the Thanksgiving table.

Provided by Yossy Arefi

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 2h

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons/330 grams cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 3/4 cups/350 grams granulated sugar
1 cup/225 grams unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups/610 grams pumpkin purée, at room temperature
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup/180 milliliters heavy cream, at room temperature
1 tablespoon whiskey or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 large egg whites
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
2 cups/450 grams unsalted butter, softened and cut into tablespoons
Pinch of kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter three 8-inch cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper. Flour the pans and paper.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder and baking soda into a large bowl.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the sugar, butter, spices and salt. Beat on medium-high until very light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Stop the mixer occasionally to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing for about 20 seconds between each egg. Add the vanilla extract and pumpkin purée and mix until well combined, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl as necessary. The mixture will look curdled.
  • Set mixer to low, and add the dry ingredients all at once, stirring until a few spots of flour remain. Remove the bowl from the mixer, and use a rubber spatula to finish folding the dry ingredients into the batter. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl to ensure the batter is evenly mixed.
  • Divide the batter among the prepared pans (about 3 cups per pan), smooth the tops, and tap the pans on a countertop to release any large air bubbles. Bake the cakes until golden and puffed, and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Cool the cakes in the pans on a rack for 10 minutes, then use the tip of a knife to loosen the edges and carefully invert them onto the rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the caramel sauce: In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the sugar and 3 tablespoons water. Swirl the pan occasionally until the sugar dissolves, but do not stir. Continue to cook, swirling the pan occasionally to help the mixture brown evenly, until it is deep amber in color. At this point, don't walk away from the pot: The caramel will go from amber to burned in mere moments.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, and carefully whisk in butter and heavy cream. The mixture will expand and sputter before turning into a smooth sauce. Add the whiskey and salt. Carefully pour the caramel into a heat-safe container and cool to room temperature. You will have about 1 1/2 cups.
  • Make the buttercream: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the egg whites and sugar. Set the bowl over a pot of simmering water, and whisk continuously until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot to the touch, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Use the whisk attachment of the stand mixer to beat the egg white mixture until stiff, glossy peaks form and the mixture and bowl are cool to the touch, about 10 minutes.
  • Switch to the paddle attachment and reduce speed to medium. With the mixer running, add the butter a couple of tablespoons at a time and beat the buttercream until smooth and fluffy. During this step, the buttercream will likely break and look curdled; turn up the speed on the mixer for a few seconds, and it will come back together. Continue until all of the butter is incorporated then add the salt. Slowly add 1/2 cup cooled caramel sauce, and stir until well combined. If the buttercream is extremely soft or runny, put the bowl in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes, then whip until smooth.
  • Assemble the cake: If necessary, use a serrated knife to trim the cooled cake layers so they are flat and even. Add a small spoonful of buttercream onto a cardboard cake round or serving plate, and place the first layer of cake, cut side up, on top.
  • Spread about 3/4 cup buttercream on top of the cake. Drizzle the buttercream with 1 tablespoon of caramel sauce. Be careful not to drizzle the caramel all of the way to the edge so it doesn't spill out the sides.
  • Place the second cake layer on top and repeat with buttercream and caramel. Place the final layer on top, cut side down, and spread the top and sides of the cake with a thin, even layer of buttercream. Refrigerate the cake until the buttercream is firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Spread the remaining buttercream in an even layer over the cake. If you'd like to add a caramel drizzle, refrigerate the fully frosted cake until firm then carefully spread about 1/3 cup of room temperature caramel sauce over the top of the cake. Use an offset spatula to gently ease it towards the edges so it drips down the sides. Serve at room temperature. Store leftover cake in the refrigerator, but bring to room temperature before serving. Leftover caramel sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 966, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 112 grams, Fat 55 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 34 grams, Sodium 500 milligrams, Sugar 65 grams, TransFat 2 grams

PUMPKIN-CARAMEL POKE CAKE



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This moist pumpkin cake is poked and filled with caramel sauce, topped with cream cheese frosting and drizzled with more caramel for an easy, over-the-top dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
3/4 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 cup caramel sauce
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting
2 tablespoons caramel sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat all Cake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 28 to 33 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove cake from oven to cooling rack. Immediately poke holes using fork over top of cake.
  • While cake is still warm, gently spread 1 cup caramel sauce over cake, working back and forth to fill holes. (Some filling will remain on top of cake.) Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • When ready to serve, spread frosting evenly on top. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons caramel sauce. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 39 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best flavor and texture. If you don't have fresh pumpkin puree, you can use canned pumpkin puree, but be sure to drain it well before using.
  • Be sure to measure your flour correctly. Too much flour can make the cake dry and crumbly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the toothpick comes out with batter or crumbs on it, the cake needs to bake longer.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • If you don't have time to make the caramel sauce, you can use store-bought caramel sauce instead.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin cake with caramel sauce is a delicious and festive fall dessert. It's perfect for Thanksgiving, Halloween, or any other special occasion. With its moist and flavorful pumpkin cake and rich and decadent caramel sauce, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this pumpkin cake with caramel sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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