As the leaves turn and the air chills, nothing welcomes the season quite like our Pumpkin Delight Cake. This dessert is a cozy embrace in cake form, boasting layers of tender pumpkin cake spiced with the essence of autumn. Each slice is a dream, with the rich tang of cream cheese frosting meeting the sweet complexity of salted caramel and the unexpected crunch of graham cracker. It’s not just a cake; it’s an autumnal celebration on a plate.
For the Pumpkin Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cloves
- 1 tsp ginger
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 can (15oz) pumpkin puree
For the Homemade Salted Caramel:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Luscious Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- A tiny pinch of sea salt
- 2-3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 3 sheets graham crackers, crumbled
Assembling the Masterpiece:
- Bake the spiced pumpkin cake layers and let them cool.
- Simmer the caramel ingredients to golden perfection and cool.
- Whip the frosting until it's fluffy and creamy.
- Layer the cakes with frosting, a sprinkle of graham crackers, and a generous drizzle of caramel.
- Chill, frost the exterior, and decorate with more caramel and graham cracker bits.
This Pumpkin Delight Cake will surely be the centerpiece of your fall festivities. Share this recipe with those dear to you and remember to bookmark our page for more irresistible recipes that bring comfort and joy, bite after delicious bite. Happy autumn and happy baking!