Pumpkin cake iii –Hey y’all! Today I’m bringing you a delicious treat that’s perfect for the fall season: Pumpkin Cake with Praline Frosting! This cake is moist, flavorful, and topped with a sweet, crunchy praline frosting that will have your friends and family coming back for seconds. Let’s get into it!
Pumpkin Cake with Praline Frosting
This cake features that rich pumpkin flavor we all know and love, combined with warm spices that really take it to the next level. Trust me, once you bake this up, your kitchen is gonna smell amazing!
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this scrumptious pumpkin cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Now that we got the ingredients down, it’s time to get baking. Follow these simple steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Once done, let it cool in the pan.
Praline Frosting
And we can’t forget about the frosting! Here’s how to make that delicious praline topping:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream over medium heat. Stir continuously until it comes to a boil. Let it boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Add the chopped pecans and stir until well coated.
- Pour the praline mixture over the cooled pumpkin cake, allowing it to set before cutting into squares.
And there you have it! A mouthwatering Pumpkin Cake with Praline Frosting that’ll bring that cozy fall vibe to your table. Enjoy every bite and make sure to share or not—totally your call!