Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake: The Ultimate Autumn Comfort Dessert
A moist, spiced pumpkin cake infused with a rich caramel sauce and topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. The perfect balance of autumn flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 can (15oz) pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 8oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cream butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Sift and stir in flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Use a wooden spoon handle to poke holes throughout the warm cake.
- Pour warmed caramel sauce evenly over the cake and let it soak in.
- Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla together for the frosting.
- Spread frosting over the cooled cake and chill before serving.