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Slice of Halloween Pumpkin Caramel Cake on rustic plate

Halloween Pumpkin Caramel Cake

  • Author: Savannah
  • Total Time: 40–45 minutes
  • Yield: 10–12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A moist pumpkin layer cake with rich caramel buttercream, perfect for Halloween. This festive dessert combines warm pumpkin spices with decadent caramel, making it both delicious and visually stunning for parties or family gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

🛒 Ingredients (for one 9-inch round or layered cake):

For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

  • 1 cup buttermilk

For the Caramel Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

  • 3 cups powdered sugar

  • ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

  • 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk, as needed

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Decorations:

  • Mini candy pumpkins

  • Edible glitter or sprinkles

  • Caramel drizzle

Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.

  3. In a large bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and pumpkin puree.

  4. Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, mixing until smooth.

  5. Divide batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.

Step 2: Make the Caramel Buttercream

  1. In a large bowl, beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well.

  2. Beat in caramel sauce and vanilla. Adjust consistency with heavy cream or milk as needed.

Step 3: Assemble the Cake

  1. Level the cooled cake layers.

  2. Spread a layer of caramel buttercream between the cake layers. Stack layers carefully.

  3. Apply a crumb coat and chill 20 minutes.

  4. Frost the cake fully with the remaining buttercream. Smooth with an offset spatula.

Step 4: Decorate

  • Drizzle extra caramel over the top.

  • Add mini candy pumpkins or Halloween sprinkles.

  • Optionally, use edible glitter for a festive shimmer.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: Cake layers can be baked a day ahead; frost and decorate the day of serving.
  • Flavor Boost: Brush layers with a thin layer of caramel sauce before frosting for extra richness.
  • Mini Version: Make cupcakes using the same recipe and swirl caramel frosting on top.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert / Halloween Cake
  • Method: Baked / Layered / Decorated
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://www.eminentrecipes.com/halloween-pumpkin-caramel-cake-recipe/