Indulge in the ultimate fall delight with our delectable pumpkin layer cake adorned with luscious caramel buttercream. This captivating dessert is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring moist pumpkin cake layers bursting with warm spices, sandwiched between layers of velvety caramel buttercream. Each bite is a harmonious blend of sweet, creamy, and subtly tangy notes, leaving you craving more. The cake is not only a visual masterpiece but also a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling utterly satisfied. Additionally, discover variations of this classic, including a gluten-free pumpkin layer cake and a vegan pumpkin layer cake, ensuring everyone can partake in this delightful treat. Embrace the fall season and surprise your loved ones with this irresistible pumpkin layer cake.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
NAKED PUMPKIN CAKE WITH CINNAMON BUTTERCREAM
This is the best pumpkin cake you will ever try. It is a three-layer beauty made up of tender and flavorful pumpkin cake paired with a delicious cinnamon buttercream frosting. Pecans are the ideal crunchy complement, and the addition of a caramel drizzle is perfection -- exactly what's needed for an impressive finish. This cake is simple to put together even for a beginner.
Provided by Amanda Rettke
Categories dessert
Time 2h10m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray three 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray.
- Place the brown sugar, granulated sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Turn the mixer to low and add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the pumpkin and vanilla.
- Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
- Add the flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to the sugar mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Spoon the batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the centers comes out clean, 22 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and cool completely on the wire rack, about 1 hour.
- For the cinnamon buttercream: In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the butter on medium-high speed until pale and creamy, 3 to 5 minutes. With the mixer on a slow speed, carefully add the confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time until combined, followed by the vanilla and cinnamon. Add the heavy cream a little at a time. (If you need a thicker frosting, add more confectioners' sugar; if you need a thinner consistency, add in more heavy cream.)
- Place a cooled cake layer on a cake stand. (This recipe should yield very level cake layers, but if your layers are domed, level them before assembling.) Cover with about 1/2 cup buttercream. Scatter 1/3 cup of chopped pecan over the top.
- Repeat with the next layer of cake, covering with 1/2 cup buttercream and 1/3 cup chopped pecans. Place the final layer of cake on top.
- Place the remaining buttercream in a pastry bag fitted with a large open star tip (such as #362). Pipe out a design on the top of the cake (the sides will be left "naked").
- Sprinkle the remaining pecans over the top, then drizzle the cake with caramel sauce. Serve immediately.
PUMPKIN SPICE LAYER CAKE WITH CARAMEL AND CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Provided by Sarah Patterson Scott
Categories Cake Mixer Dessert Bake Christmas Thanksgiving Cream Cheese Orange Spice Pumpkin Fall Family Reunion Cinnamon Potluck Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour two 9-inch cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides, tapping out any excess flour. Whisk first 9 ingredients in large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat pumpkin, sugar, and oil in another large bowl. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating to incorporate between additions. Mix in orange peel. Add flour mixture; beat on low speed just to blend. Divide batter between prepared pans.
- Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 33 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Invert onto rack, then turn top side up and cool completely.
- For frosting:
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup powdered sugar over bottom of small nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat until sugar melts (do not stir). Continue cooking until sugar turns deep amber, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Carefully stir in 1/2 cup cream, vanilla, and salt (mixture will bubble vigorously). Stir until any caramel bits dissolve. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon cream. Strain into small bowl. Cool caramel to room temperature.
- Sift remaining powdered sugar into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Beat in cooled caramel. Cover and chill frosting until firm enough to spread, about 2 hours.
- Using long serrated knife, trim rounded tops from cakes. Place 1 cake layer on cake plate, cut side up. Spread 3/4 cup frosting over. Place second cake layer, cut side down, atop frosting. Cover top and sides of cake with remaining frosting, creating smooth surface. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover with cake dome or large bowl and chill. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours before serving.
- Sprinkle candied orange peel over top of cake. Cut into wedges and serve.
- Available seasonally at most supermarkets and year-round at specialty foods stores and from chefshop.com.
PUMPKIN LAYER CAKE
Yummy pumpkin spice layer cake.
Provided by Sarah Dipity
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 2h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 6-inch round springform pans.
- Combine sugar, oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
- Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, cloves, and ginger into a separate bowl; stir into sugar mixture. Stir in pumpkin until well blended. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake layer comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Turn out onto wire racks to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Cut rounded tops off of cooled cakes with a large, serrated bread knife so they are flat and even.
- Combine powdered sugar, cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Whip until there are absolutely no lumps; this may take up to 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Place 1 tier of cake onto a serving plate. Frost the top liberally; place second tier on top. Generously frost the entire cake. Stick almonds gently by the handful onto the sides of the cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 946.6 calories, Carbohydrate 116 g, Cholesterol 135.6 mg, Fat 51.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 714.3 mg, Sugar 91.3 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe pumpkin purée for the best flavor and texture in your cake.
- Creaming the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy is essential for a smooth, even cake batter.
- Gradually add the eggs to the batter, one at a time, to prevent curdling.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough, dense cake.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
- For the caramel buttercream, use high-quality butter and cream cheese for the best flavor and texture.
- Stir the caramel sauce into the buttercream until it is well combined.
- Frost the cake smoothly and evenly, using a piping bag or spatula.
- Garnish the cake with additional caramel sauce, chopped nuts, or sprinkles, if desired.
Conclusion:
This pumpkin layer cake with caramel buttercream is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, flavorful cake layers and rich, creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. Follow these tips to ensure that your cake turns out perfectly every time. Enjoy!
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