Pumpkin Praline Cake

Pumpkin Praline Cake is a decadent and festive dessert that combines the warm, spiced flavors of pumpkin with the rich, buttery crunch of praline. This moist cake is infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, capturing the essence of autumn in every bite. Topped with a sweet and crunchy praline glaze, this cake is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy fall evenings. The combination of soft pumpkin cake and the caramelized pecan topping makes it a show-stopping dessert that’s both comforting and indulgent.

Pumpkin Praline Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the praline topping:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
3. Make the batter: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the pumpkin puree, sour cream, and vanilla extract until combined.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool slightly while you prepare the praline topping.
6. Make the praline topping: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream, and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped pecans.
7. Top the cake: Pour the praline topping over the warm cake, spreading it evenly across the surface. Let the topping set for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

This Pumpkin Praline Cake is the perfect blend of spiced pumpkin goodness and sweet, crunchy praline, making it an irresistible fall dessert that will impress everyone at the table!