Pumpkin Caramel Pound Cake

Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this decadent Pumpkin Caramel Pound Cake, a luscious dessert that perfectly balances spiced pumpkin and rich caramel swirls. Made with pure pumpkin puree and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this moist pound cake captures the essence of autumn in every bite. The addition of a ribbon of caramel sauce, swirled into the batter before baking, creates pockets of gooey sweetness that elevate this cake to irresistible levels. With a soft, tender crumb and an optional caramel drizzle for serving, this dessert is ideal for holiday gatherings, cozy brunches, or simply treating yourself to something special. Easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection, this pumpkin caramel creation will keep your kitchen smelling heavenly and your guests raving. Perfect for pumpkin lovers and caramel enthusiasts alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups whole milk
• 0.5 cups caramel sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a standard 9-inch bundt pan or loaf pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer. This should take about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.

Step 6

Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the batter, avoiding the edges, and swirl gently with a butter knife.

Step 7

Add the remaining batter on top, smoothing it out evenly. Drizzle the rest of the caramel sauce and swirl again lightly.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Carefully transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 10

Optionally, drizzle additional caramel sauce over slices before serving for extra decadence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1614.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4610.3

Total Fat 143.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 1062.6mg	0%
Sodium 2809.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 786.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.5g	0%
Total Sugars 494.0g
Protein 71.8g	0%

Vitamin D 224.1IU	0%
Calcium 477.5mg	0%
Iron 21.9mg	0%
Potassium 1493.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.3%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 66.6%