Description
Pumpkin Cake with Praline Frosting is an irresistible fall treat that combines the warmth of pumpkin spice with a rich, nutty praline topping. This moist cake is perfect for gatherings and celebrations, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to make and customizable, this recipe guarantees comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup pecan halves (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree with eggs and melted butter until smooth. Gently fold into the dry ingredients until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Add pecans and boil for three minutes before removing from heat.
- Once cakes are cool, layer frosting between the cakes and drizzle on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg