Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this Zesty Butterscotch Pumpkin Cake. A moist, spiced cake made with rich pumpkin puree is topped off with a decadent butterscotch glaze, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Perfect for family gatherings or festive celebrations, this cake captures the essence of fall in every bite. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice that’s sure to become a treasured favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (light)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- For the Butterscotch Glaze: ½ cup brown sugar (light), ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round or rectangular baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the glaze, heat brown sugar and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until dissolved; bring to a gentle boil for about two minutes.
- Cool the cake slightly before drizzling with butterscotch glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg