Description
A delicious fall cake featuring pumpkin and a rich salted caramel sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel sauce)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the salted caramel sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar, stirring constantly until it turns a deep amber color. Remove from heat and carefully add the butter, stirring until melted.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Add the sea salt and mix until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the top. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter.
- You can substitute the salted caramel sauce with a cream cheese frosting for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg