Description
This Pumpkin Better Than Sex Cake is a luscious layered dessert combining moist pumpkin spice cake with creamy, sweetened cream cheese frosting and a fluffy whipped topping. Perfect for autumn gatherings, it delivers rich fall flavors with an indulgent texture, topped optionally with caramel sauce and pecans for added decadence.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 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 and Garnish
- 1 cup whipped topping
- Optional: caramel sauce for drizzling
- Optional: whole pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cake.
- Mix Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, spice cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Stir until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the batter is smooth.
- Bake Cake: Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Place it in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Cake: Remove the baked cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan to set the texture before frosting.
- Prepare Cream Cheese 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, creating a smooth layer.
- Add Whipped Topping: Spread the whipped topping over the cream cheese layer, covering the surface completely.
- Garnish: Drizzle caramel sauce over the whipped topping and sprinkle whole pecans on top, if using, to add flavor and texture.
- Serve: Slice the cake and serve chilled or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before spreading the cream cheese frosting to prevent melting.
- You can substitute whipped topping with freshly whipped heavy cream for a fresher taste.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans and caramel sauce.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- This cake is ideal for festive fall occasions like Thanksgiving or Halloween.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin cake, pumpkin dessert, fall dessert, cream cheese frosting, spice cake, caramel pecan cake
