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Salted Caramel Pumpkin Cake


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 9 1x

Description

This Salted Caramel Pumpkin Cake is the perfect combination of fall flavors and indulgent caramel. The moist pumpkin cake is spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger, and topped with layers of rich salted caramel sauce and a sweet caramel glaze. Finished with a sprinkle of sea salt, each bite is a delightful mix of sweet and salty, perfect for autumn gatherings or holiday desserts.


Ingredients

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For the Cake:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cloves
1/8 tsp ginger
1 egg
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 tbsp milk (or half & half)
For the Salted Caramel Sauce:
6 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp half & half
2 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
For the Salted Caramel Glaze:
6 tbsp brown sugar
3 tbsp half & half
2 tbsp butter
1 cup confectioner’s sugar
Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling


Instructions

Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flours, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
Prepare Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, mix the egg and sugars until combined. Whisk in Greek yogurt and vanilla extract, then stir in the pumpkin puree until smooth.
Combine Batter:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Bake the Base Layer:
Spread half of the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven.
Make the Caramel Sauce:
In a small saucepan, stir together brown sugar and half & half. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture darkens and sugar dissolves (about 4 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in butter and sea salt until smooth. Stir for 2 more minutes to cool slightly.
Add Caramel Layer:
Pour the caramel over the partially baked cake, spreading it evenly. Stir milk into the remaining batter and pour it over the caramel layer.
Finish Baking:
Bake the cake for another 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.
Prepare the Glaze:
While the cake cools, make the glaze. In a small saucepan, stir together brown sugar and half & half. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the mixture darkens (about 4-5 minutes). Reduce heat to low, stir in butter, and then whisk in confectioner’s sugar until smooth.
Glaze the Cake:
Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and spread it evenly. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt for a final touch. Let the glaze set before slicing and serving.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350