Description
A decadent and moist pumpkin spice cake layered with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese frosting and topped with whipped topping, caramel sauce, and pecans. This ‘Pumpkin Better Than Sex Cake’ is a perfect fall dessert that’s both easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin puree
- 1 box spice cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 cup whipped topping
- Optional: caramel sauce for drizzle
- Optional: whole pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the cake evenly.
- Mix Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, spice cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the batter is smooth.
- Bake Cake: Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating it’s fully cooked.
- Cool Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan to ensure the frosting layers won’t melt.
- Prepare Frosting: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Frost Cake: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cake to create a rich, tangy layer.
- Add Whipped Topping: Spread the whipped topping over the cream cheese layer for a light and airy finish.
- Garnish: Drizzle optional caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with whole pecans if desired, adding extra texture and flavor.
- Serve: Slice and serve the cake chilled or at room temperature for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Make sure the cake is completely cooled before applying the cream cheese frosting to prevent it from melting.
- The caramel sauce and pecans are optional but add great flavor and crunch.
- For easier slicing, refrigerate the cake after assembling for at least an hour.
- This cake stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Pumpkin cake, spice cake, cream cheese frosting, fall dessert, easy pumpkin recipe, caramel pecan cake
