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September 13, 2013 ·

Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Bundt Cake

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What’s not to like? Dense moist pumpkin cake with all the luverly spices you would expect top it all off with my mom’s Never Fail Caramel Frosting, yes, please and thank you very much!  I’m pretty sure I’m not alone when I say…

I LOVE PUMPKIN!!

 

IMG_9397This cake is so easy, there’s nothing tricky of fussy about it.

Walnuts also work really well in this recipe, and of course if you aren’t a fan of nuts then you can leave them out all together.

I think I’ve warned you about this frosting before.  It’s DangerOUS.  As in finger licken can’t stop tasting till the whole darn pan of frosting is gone….whoops!  Oh golly if you are a caramel fan, this frosting is going to be your new best friend enemy…frenemy. It’s so easy to make, and it never ever fails me. Ok I’ll stop goo goo gah gahing over the frosting and get on with the cake.  I love a bundt, I think there must be something nostalgic for me about a cake baked in a bundt pan.  However, if you don’t happen to have a bundt pan a regular ol’ 9×13 sheet cake pan will work just fine.

 

IMG_9411You might just want to put on a pot-a-Joe….this cake screams for a cup!

 

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Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Cake
1 bundt pan or a 9×13 inch pan

1 cup Vegetable Oil
2 cups Sugar
3 Eggs
3 cups Flour
2 teaspoons Soda
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground Clove
1/2 teaspoon Ginger
1 teaspoon Salt
2 cups canned Pumpkin
1 cup chopped Pecans
1 recipe Never Fail Caramel Frosting
1/2 cup chopped pecans for garnish

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine oil and sugar in mixing bowl beat until combined then add in eggs one at a time, beat on medium high until light and fluffy.

Measure out flour add soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, ginger, and salt to flour and stir in. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Taking time to scrape the side of the bowl once or twice. Continue to blend on slow speed, when dry ingredients are completely incorporated gradually add in pumpkin, scrape sides of bowl and beat on medium for another minute. Fold in 1 cup of chopped pecans.

Pour batter in to a well greased bundt or 9×13 cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes for bundt pan, 35-40 for 9×13 pan or until toothpick comes out clean when poked in center of the cake. Allow to cool slightly before pouring Caramel Frosting over cake.

Never Fail Caramel Frosting
1 stick Butter
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Vanilla
2 tablespoons Milk
2 cups Powdered Sugar

Melt butter, sugar, and salt together, whisk continually until butter is melted and caramel is bubbly. Remove from heat whisk in vanilla and milk. Let cool for 2 minutes, add in powdered sugar, whisk until thick and smooth. Spoon over cake, or directly in your pie hole 😉 .

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IMG_9405Well hello there Caramel Pecan Bundt Cake.  Have I ever told you one of my all time favorite movies is My Big Fat Greek Wedding?  That movie has one of the best bundt cake scenes ever filmed…because you know bundt cake is a popular genre in films. 😉

A few more pumpkiny recipes to help you get your pumpkin fix this Fall.

 

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Pumpkin Spice Cookies

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Whole Wheat Oatmeal Pumpkin Oat Muffins

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Pumpkin Pie

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Pumpkin Gingerbread

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Loaded Pumpkin Scones

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Pumpkin Spice Donut Muffins

 

What will you be eating this weekend?  Anything pumpkiny?  

Much love! Sheila

 

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  1. kelley {mountain mama cooks} says

    September 13, 2013 at 10:52 am

    Girl!!!!! This is insane. It’s so gorgeous, I want to lick the screen right here and now. Not really but I do wish I had a slice to go with the last bit of my coffee. Or even better, a slice sitting at your counter!

    • Sheila says

      September 13, 2013 at 2:15 pm

      I wish you could be sitting at my counter too! Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend xox Sheila

  2. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    September 13, 2013 at 11:37 am

    I’m so lucky I got to sample this first hand!!!! Thank you!!

    • Sheila says

      September 13, 2013 at 2:16 pm

      You are so lucky ; D LOL

  3. Melissa M says

    September 13, 2013 at 12:13 pm

    Oh. My. Forget the cake! I love YOU just for posting that picture!!! I think I can smell it!
    Going right now to find my bundt pan… maybe I’ll just run down town and plain old buy a new one……

  4. Kim | Just for Clicks says

    September 13, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    Just pinned this and cannot wait to make it!

    • Sheila says

      September 13, 2013 at 2:16 pm

      Enjoy my friend! xox Sheila

  5. Jen @ Creating Chaos Blog says

    September 13, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    Ooooo! Now I know what to make for dessert this weekend! YUM!

    • Sheila says

      September 13, 2013 at 2:20 pm

      I hope you do! Enjoy ; )

  6. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    September 13, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    It’s going to be hot here this weekend but I think I could manage a cake that looks this delicious. I love the spices and the nuts.

  7. Marta Van Raalte says

    September 13, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    May I ask what kind of spatula that is that you used for apple spice frosting?
    Looks like it would be great for spreading frosting.

    • Sheila says

      September 14, 2013 at 9:39 pm

      You betcha, the brand is OXO I think it is a omelet spatula. It does work well for frosting cakes!

  8. Des says

    September 13, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    Holy cake batman!! I am so happy fall food is starting to pop up on all of my favorite blogs. I loveeeeeee pumpkin!

  9. Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig says

    September 14, 2013 at 9:35 am

    The name of this cake has me salivating! Wow, I am in love. So glad it’s pumpkin time!!

    • Sheila says

      September 14, 2013 at 9:41 pm

      You and me both. I can’t get enough of it!

  10. Sarah @ The Chef Next Door says

    September 14, 2013 at 10:42 am

    Um, I want a piece!! 🙂 This looks absolutely delicious, Sheila! I definitely will be making this cake soon!

    • Sheila says

      September 14, 2013 at 9:40 pm

      you will love it my baking friend! My kids usually never like nuts in cakes or muffins and they chowed this one right down!

  11. Melissa M says

    September 17, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    I made this cake today and I LOVE it! I thought it was going to be much sweeter than it is. It will work great for my family’s taste, but I think I would definitely use your Caramel Frosting to take it somewhere for a dessert… Next time I think I’ll make it in the 9×13 pan… my bundt pan is too small…. or maybe I should just go buy another one! hahahaha

    • Sheila says

      September 17, 2013 at 1:29 pm

      Melissa, yes the cake on it’s own is not overly sweet, the caramel frosting adds that extra sweetness. I think if I made it on its own I might add an extra 1/2 cup of sugar to the batter. Thanks for stopping in! Sheila

  12. Sandy Coughlin says

    September 18, 2013 at 10:54 am

    This cake is absolutely beautiful! And so festive. Perfect for a Fall gathering.

    • Sheila says

      September 18, 2013 at 11:11 am

      Thank you Sandy! I wish we lived near each other I would bring it over some evening ; ) xoxo Sheila

  13. Barbara C says

    November 1, 2014 at 8:25 pm

    It’s a cake!! (with Greek accent) Love that scene. I’m a little behind so have just seen this post. The cake is on my list for this fall, which is quickly trying to become winter! I need to get moving. Thanks for the lovely recipe!

    • Sheila says

      November 3, 2014 at 10:08 am

      Ahhh You got it! I hope you get a chance to make this cake soon! Thanks for stopping by. XO Sheila

  14. Barbara C says

    November 3, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    You make me laugh! I will be making the cake to take to the family get together at Thanksgiving. I may need to make a “test run” first though..you know just to check it out and all!

    • Barbara C says

      November 3, 2014 at 3:14 pm

      Should I put a potted plant in the middle?

      • Sheila says

        November 3, 2014 at 6:32 pm

        A mum would be nice ;D LOL

  15. Barbara C says

    November 4, 2014 at 9:02 pm

    The “trial run” cake went over well at Bible study. I think it’s a definite keeper. It’s easy to put together and forgiving. I was trying to do two things at once and thought the recipe called for baking powder and soda! 1 tsp baking powder and 1 tsp baking soda work just fine. I toasted the pecans and that went well with the Caramel Frosting. No mum in the middle though, this time!

    • Sheila says

      November 5, 2014 at 8:43 am

      Aww no mum? 😀 Glad it went well…and toasted pecans?! Sign me up!! I’m glad it went well Thanks for letting me know XO

  16. Monica Rae says

    September 2, 2015 at 11:02 am

    Hello, super excited to try this recipe. Question: have you ever made it in cupcake or layer form? If so, how did it turn out? Thanks!

    • Sheila says

      September 7, 2015 at 8:48 pm

      I have not, but I’m sure it would be just as good! Of course you would have to adjust the baking time. Thanks for stopping by;) Enjoy!

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