Best 11 Spiced Pumpkin Cake With Caramel Icing Recipes

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In the realm of sweet indulgences, spiced pumpkin cake with caramel icing reigns supreme. This delectable treat captivates taste buds with its symphony of flavors, fusing the warm, comforting spices of autumn with the rich sweetness of caramel. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice yearning to impress your loved ones, embarking on this culinary journey will lead you to a masterpiece that embodies both comfort and sophistication.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SPICED PUMPKIN CAKE WITH CARAMEL ICING



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Categories     Cake     Vegetable     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Cream Cheese     Cranberry     Walnut     Spice     Pumpkin     Winter     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

Cake
3 cups sifted cake flour (sifted, then measured)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramel icing and fruit and walnut filling
1/2 cup dark rum
6 tablespoons raisins
6 tablespoons dried sweetened cranberries
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
6 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces, room temperature
2 1/4 cups sugar
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups walnuts, toasted, chopped
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
Thin orange peel strips
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter and flour two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Sift first 8 ingredients into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and oil in large bowl until well blended, about 2 minutes. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add pumpkin and vanilla; beat until blended. Gradually add dry ingredients; beat just until incorporated. Divide batter between prepared pans; smooth top with spatula.
  • Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool completely in pans on racks. Run small knife around cakes to loosen. Turn cakes out onto racks.
  • For icing and filling:
  • Stir rum, raisins, and dried cranberries in small saucepan over low heat just until warm, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; let stand 30 minutes. Drain, reserving rum and fruit separately.
  • Whisk whipping cream and cream cheese in small bowl until smooth. Combine sugar and 2/3 cup water in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high; boil without stirring until syrup is deep amber color, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with pastry brush dipped in water and swirling pan, about 10 minutes. Slowly and carefully whisk in cream cheese mixture (caramel mixture will bubble vigorously). Add butter; whisk until mixture is smooth, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; cool caramel icing 10 minutes, whisking occasionally.
  • Pour 3/4 cup warm caramel icing mixture into bowl. Mix in half of reserved dried fruit mixture, 1 cup walnuts, and grated orange peel. Place 1 cake layer on 8-inch-diameter tart pan bottom or cardboard round. Brush top of cake with half of reserved rum. Spread caramel-nut filling over, leaving 1/2-inch plain border at edges. Top with second cake layer, flat side down; press to adhere. Brush top of cake with remaining rum; let stand 10 minutes to allow rum to soak in.
  • Pour generous 1/2 cup warm caramel icing onto cake and, if necessary, spread over top with offset spatula to cover. Refrigerate cake and remaining caramel icing until icing is firm enough to spread and to adhere to sides of cake, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.
  • Transfer 3/4 cup chilled icing to small bowl and chill for sauce. Using offset spatula, spread remaining 1 cup icing evenly over sides of cake to cover. Mix remaining dried fruit mixture and remaining 1/2 cup walnuts in another small bowl. Sprinkle mixture in 1 1/2-inch-wide border around top edge of cake. Cover cake with cake dome and chill at least 6 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep cake and caramel icing for sauce chilled separately.)
  • Place cake on platter. Garnish with orange peel. Rewarm icing over low heat just until pourable. Serve cake cold with ice cream and warm caramel sauce.

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

PUMPKIN SPICE SHEET CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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The cream cheese frosting wonderfully complements this spice cake sent in by Sandra McKenzie from Braham, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
24 candy pumpkins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan., Beat together first four ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., For frosting, beat butter, cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cake. If desired, top with candy pumpkins. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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 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 SPICE LAYER CAKE WITH CARAMEL AND CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake with Caramel and Cream Cheese Frosting image

Provided by Sarah Patterson Scott

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Cream Cheese     Orange     Spice     Pumpkin     Fall     Family Reunion     Cinnamon     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

Cake:
3 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
Frosting:
1 1-pound box powdered sugar, divided
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
Candied orange peel*

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour two 9-inch cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides, tapping out any excess flour. Whisk first 9 ingredients in large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat pumpkin, sugar, and oil in another large bowl. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating to incorporate between additions. Mix in orange peel. Add flour mixture; beat on low speed just to blend. Divide batter between prepared pans.
  • Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 33 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Invert onto rack, then turn top side up and cool completely.
  • For frosting:
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup powdered sugar over bottom of small nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat until sugar melts (do not stir). Continue cooking until sugar turns deep amber, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Carefully stir in 1/2 cup cream, vanilla, and salt (mixture will bubble vigorously). Stir until any caramel bits dissolve. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon cream. Strain into small bowl. Cool caramel to room temperature.
  • Sift remaining powdered sugar into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Beat in cooled caramel. Cover and chill frosting until firm enough to spread, about 2 hours.
  • Using long serrated knife, trim rounded tops from cakes. Place 1 cake layer on cake plate, cut side up. Spread 3/4 cup frosting over. Place second cake layer, cut side down, atop frosting. Cover top and sides of cake with remaining frosting, creating smooth surface. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover with cake dome or large bowl and chill. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours before serving.
  • Sprinkle candied orange peel over top of cake. Cut into wedges and serve.
  • Available seasonally at most supermarkets and year-round at specialty foods stores and from chefshop.com.

SPICE CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING



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Make and share this Spice Cake With Caramel Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 cake, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/4 cups cake flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/16 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup sour milk
1/2 cup butter
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 cup brown sugar, packed
4 tablespoons cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Sift together dry ingredients.
  • Cream together shortening and sugars until fluffy.
  • Add vanilla and then eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each egg.
  • Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk.
  • Beat 2-3 minutes using high speed of mixer.
  • Pour into 2 greased and floured 8-in. pans.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven 25-30 minutes.
  • Frost when cool.
  • Caramel Frosting:.
  • Melt butter in saucepan then add brown sugar and cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add cream and continue stirring until mixture comes to a boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Gradually blend in powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • (Add extra cream if needed.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 738.3, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 494, Carbohydrate 119.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 93.8, Protein 5.5

PUMPKIN CAKE WITH BROWN BUTTER ICING



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When the holidays roll around and pumpkin pie feels a bit old and stale, try making thisPumpkin Cake with Brown Butter Icing instead.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup homemade or canned pumpkin puree
1/2 cup warm (110 degrees) milk
Brown Butter Icing
Caramelized Walnut Halves

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-2-inch round cake pan. Line pan with parchment, and butter the parchment. Coat pan with flour, and tap out any excess.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat sugar and butter together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, and beat until combined. Add pumpkin puree and milk; beat until combined. Add reserved flour mixture; beat on low speed until just combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan, and bake until a cake tester inserted into the middle comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool. Let cake rest 20 minutes.
  • Unmold cake. Using an offset spatula, spread icing over top of cake, and decorate with caramelized walnut halves.

PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE WITH CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting image

This is a super easy and deliciously different pumpkin dessert. Great for the holidays or just for a quick get together

Provided by JPAULEYBUCKNER

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (15 ounce) can canned pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix with pudding
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup butter, softened
4 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Whisk together the pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix and oil. Beat in the eggs, then fold in the pumpkin mixture. Stir in the vanilla.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  • To make cream cheese frosting: Cream together the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, mixing until smooth. Stir in the cinnamon and vanilla. Spread frosting over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 83.4 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 435.3 mg, Sugar 40.6 g

INCREDIBLY MOIST PUMPKIN-SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Incredibly Moist Pumpkin-Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

Fall in love with the irresistible flavors of pumpkin spice! This easy pumpkin spice cake is brimming with a cozy, comfortable taste that gets even better by covering it with heaps of cream cheese frosting. There is lots to love here: from a moist sponge cake that's packed with spice, all the way to a topping that will give any cherry on top a run for its money.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix
2/3 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup sour cream
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
5 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottoms only of three 9-inch round cake pans with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until moistened, then on high speed 2 minutes. Divide batter equally among pans. Bake 24 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until smooth. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency.
  • Place 1 cake layer, rounded side down, on serving plate; spread about 3/4 cup frosting over top to within about 1/4 inch of edge. Top with second cake layer, rounded side up; spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Top with third layer, rounded side up. Spread thin layer of frosting on side of cake. Spread remaining frosting on side and top of cake. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 48 g, TransFat 0 g

PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE WITH HONEY FROSTING



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This moist and delicious Pumpkin Spice Cake with Honey Frosting is a nice alternative to pumpkin pie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon pumpkin-pie spice (or 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon each allspice and cloves)
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin puree
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, very soft
1 bar (8 ounces) regular (or reduced-fat) cream cheese, very soft
1/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin-pie spice. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, butter, and pumpkin puree until combined. Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture, and mix gently until smooth.
  • Turn batter into prepared pan, and smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool cake 10 minutes in pan, then turn out of pan, and cool completely, right side up, on a rack.
  • Make Honey Frosting: In a medium bowl, whisk butter, cream cheese, and honey until smooth.
  • Spread top of cooled cake with honey frosting. Cut cake into squares to serve.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your cake will taste. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make your cake tough and dense. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the Cake at the Right Temperature: The baking temperature will vary depending on the recipe, so be sure to follow the instructions carefully. If you bake the cake at too high of a temperature, it will brown too quickly and the inside will be undercooked.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely: Before you frost the cake, let it cool completely. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Use High-Quality Frosting: The frosting is what really makes this cake special, so be sure to use a high-quality frosting. You can use a store-bought frosting or make your own.

Conclusion:

This spiced pumpkin cake with caramel icing is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the caramel icing is rich and creamy. If you follow the tips above, you will be able to make this cake perfectly every time. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!

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