Nothing says fall quite like pumpkin, and this Pumpkin Pound Cake with Spiced Caramel is about to make all your fall dreams come true.
Here we are mid October, and I can count on one hand how many cool fall type days we've had.
This makes a lot of Floridians happy. It's why they move here. Me on the other hand..it's depressing. I want to feel fall. I want to see fall.
I mentioned in a post a while back about the tree outside our house that I can see from my desk, the one that I just realized turned it's leaves a beautiful color for fall...they are dead and gone now.
Do you know what's there now?? New growth. Green leaves. :-/ Depressing.
That hurricane Irma really messed up our weather. We had fabulous days when she was churning away in the Atlantic, creating beautiful cool breezes, faking all the plants and trees out that fall was here. Only to quickly move on.
Then a couple of weeks ago hurricane/tropical storm/whatever he ended up being, Nate was sitting out in the Gulf sending us humidity and hot winds. It was as if you were sitting in front of the biggest humidifier you could imagine, with the heater blowing like one of those industrial fans.
Nate seemed to have brought summer with him.
The only way we see fall this far south is if it's coming out of the kitchen. Or we deck out the inside of our homes with those fake fall leaves and pumpkins, which I raise my hand in guilt of, because it's the most beautiful fall I've seen, unless you count the fall in photos or on the tv.
So, that's not entirely true...I lived in the middle of Alabama, where believe it or not our trees did change colors.
I've been to the mountains in the fall, but all of that has just been years ago.
I haven't seen fall in person in YEARS! Does it still exist?
While everyone is either seeing all in person or feeling fall in person, I'm creating my own fall in the kitchen.
I am making everything that I can think of in the flavor of pumpkin.
Have you seen all the new pumpkin stuff I've shared with y'all in the last month or so? I still have a few more pumpkin recipes to share with y'all too.
I've gone a little pumpkin crazy this year. I know that I've thought to myself a few times...another pumpkin recipe? I always responded back, yes self, you can never have too much pumpkin!
So without further ado I bring you this fabulous Pumpkin Pound Cake with Spiced Caramel.
Y'all know that pumpkin pound cake that Starbucks puts out during the fall? This is a copy cat version, only way better!
Their pumpkin pound cake doesn't have this freakingly fantastic spiced caramel on top!! You need to get this into your life asap. Before pumpkin season disappears. Of course albeit to me to tell you when to eat your pumpkin.
I'm crazy enough to bake with pumpkin in June. Don't wait that long!
What ingredients do you need to make pumpkin pound cake?
- flour
- salt
- baking soda
- baking powder
- cinnamon
- cloves
- nutmeg
- sugar
- brown sugar
- milk
- canned pumpkin
- egg whites
How do you make pumpkin pound cake?
Whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg together. Set aside.
In a large bowl whisk together the sugars, milk, pumpkin and egg whites until combined.
Slowly add in the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Don't over mix. You want this to just come together.
Pour into your prepared loaf pan, and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool 10 minutes before removing from the pan, and placing on a cooling rack to cool completely.
How do you make spiced caramel?
In a medium pot, with a candy thermometer attached to the side, heat the sugar over medium to high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar melts all the way.
When the sugar reaches 145 degrees, remove the pot from the heat, and carefully add the butter. The sugar will boil rapidly as you add, so be careful!
Whisk until the butter is fully melted.
Pour in the heavy whipping cream and spices, as you continue to whisk. Once the caramel is smooth, allow to cool and come to room temperature. I like to pour mine into a large mason jar to help it cool quicker.
Once room temperature, drizzle over the pumpkin pound cake! Yum!
We love pound cakes!
Pumpkin Pound Cake with Spiced Caramel
Nothing says fall quite like pumpkin, and this Pumpkin Pound Cake with Spiced Caramel is about to make all your fall dreams come true.
Ingredients
Pound Cake
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 3 egg whites
Spiced Caramel
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup butter, cut into cubes, room temperature
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
Pound Cake
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg together. Set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together the sugars, milk, pumpkin and egg whites until combined. Slowly add in the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Don't over mix. You want this to just come together.
- Pour into your prepared loaf pan, and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool 10 minutes before removing from the pan, and placing on a cooling rack to cool completely.
Spiced Caramel
- In a medium pot, with a candy thermometer attached to the side, heat the sugar over medium to high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar melts all the way. When the sugar reaches 145 degrees, remove the pot from the heat, and carefully add the butter. The sugar will boil rapidly as you add, so be careful! Whisk until the butter is fully melted. Pour in the heavy whipping cream and spices, as you continue to whisk. Once the caramel is smooth, allow to cool and come to room temperature. I like to pour mine into a large mason jar to help it cool quicker.
- Once room temperature, drizzle over the pumpkin pound cake! Yum!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 286Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 215mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 1gSugar: 39gProtein: 3g
robin rue
This pound cake sounds so good. I am a huge fan of pumpkin flavored ANYTHING, so I am super excited to make this.
Amber Myers
This looks like something I'd stuff my face with. It looks so spectacular. I love all things pumpkin and it would be even better with that spiced caramel sauce!
Sandra Terlaje Jones
I made the Taco Chilie yesterday, and it was delicious! I had to half the recipe because their are only two of us, and still had enough for to tonight. Thank you Joanna for your wonderful recipes!!?
Jeanette
That looks absolutely mouthwatering! I think fall is my favorite time of year because everything pumpkin comes out LOL.
Tomi c
OMG! This pumpkin pound cake looks delicious. I am looking for a pumpkin themed recipe for an upcoming luncheon at my church and this would be great! The spiced caramel topping is a nice touch.
Natalie
Wow this looks incredible! I've never had pumpkin pound cake before. I must try making one!
Lesley
I was just saying I didn't want a traditional birthday cake this year. I sent this link to my hubby as a hint 😉
candy
Love making pumpkin anything especially this time of year. The topping is perfect and rounds this out completely.
Rachee
I shy away from pumpkin because I never know what to do with it, This recipe makes me want to buy all of the things pumpkin! I really want to try this and think this weekend will be a pumpkin experiment.
Joely Smith
Thank you so much for this recipe! I love the idea of spiced caramel let alone on top of pumpkin pound cake! This is a winning recipe if you ask me!
Teresa
Your images of this pumpkin pound cake with spiced caramel are amazing. This cake looks so delish! I may have to make this this weekend!
K. Elizabeth
If was possible to reach through the computer screen and get a slice of this I would. I love pound cake and I love pumpkin flavored desserts. This looks so good. Thanks for the sharing the recipe!
Liz Mays
I need to start thinking making more Fall desserts and this would be perfect! The caramel makes it look so pretty!
Sissy
This looks amazing. It would have been a perfect pin for one of my recent posts.
Rachel
You had me at spiced caramel. This looks amazing. I seriously am pinning this and making it later. Yum.
Sapphire Kharyzma
Everything about this looks and sounds divine. I have to try this recipe. I know it will be a huge hit for after dinner time.
ricci
Oh my this pumpkin pound cake sounds amazing!! I am also obsessed with carmel anything...LOL!!
Jessica Joachim
This looks amazing! I love pound cake, and I love pumpkin spice so the two must go perfectly together! This looks like something I will try and make very soon
Angie
Okay, that looks absolutely to die for! I need this in my life...
Julee Morrison
oh, the drizzle looks like my favorite! This recipe looks amazing! I am going to treat my family to it...
AnnMarie John
I'm all about that pumpkin spice this season! The weather is weird here in CO, sometimes it feels like Fall and sometimes, it's like Summer never left. So I make Fall recipes too, to experience Fall better! I would love to give this one a try!
Jeanine
My husband loves pumpkin. I am not a fan myself but I love making him pumpkin treats. I bet he would love this one! I will have to see:)
Terri Steffes
I need to try that spiced caramel on my pumpkin muffins! Your bread looks so good and I love love love the deep crack. My mom's used to look like that!
Kita Bryant
Holy goodness, this looks perfect. When I say perfect, I mean perfect for my mouth. 😛
reesa
I love pumpkin and I love pound cake, so this is a match made in heaven for me! And that spiced caramel on top?!
Roxanne
Wow! This looks like the perfect treat to bring to my coffee group!! I may just make to and keep the extra for myself. 🙂
Cecil
This recipe sounds truly amazing. I can't wait to try it. Will pin it so that I have it and will definitely share it. The picture makes me want it right now.
m
I came across this recipe at the right time. My sister will be visiting and I was just thinking of what to serve with tea for our sister chit-chat moments. This pumpkin pound cake is perfect. Thanks for sharing.
Cecilia C. Cannon
Oh my I saw this earlier and my salivated. It is a perfect Fall recipe and I know my family would love it. totally pinning it for later.
Jean
Yum, I absolutely need this cake in my life! I love that it is waaaay better than Starbucks 🙂 I've never used pumpkin in a recipe before but absolutely need to give it a go. And that spiced caramel sounds amazing!
Melissa
Wow this looks delicious! And so perfect for this time of the year. I am looking for more fall recipes, and this is definitely one of the ones I need to make!
Jenny
This looks delicious. I like pumpkin spice but have never tried it in a pound cake. The caramel drizzle on top is so unique. I really want to try this!
Amber Nelson
Oh em gee! That looks so good. Wow! I love everything pumpkin! I definitely need to check this out.
Heather
That looks fantastic! I'd love to make it this weekend and again when we have fall visitors for Thanksgiving!
Dawn McAlexander
This sounds crazy good and perfect for fall. Pumpkin and caramel together? Yes, please!
Flossie McCowald | SuperMomHacks
Mmm, I wish I could just reach into the screen, grab this cake, and eat it this instant! Since that's not doable, have pinned it for future reference instead - hope to make it with my girls before the month is out!
TColeman
I love pumpkin cakes. This looks like it would be so delicious!
Jennifer
My husband would absolutely LOVE this recipe. In fact, I may have to make it for him soon!
Kaity | With Kids and Coffee
You can NEVER have too much pumpkin this time of year, and this pound cake looks absolutely amazing! What a yummy treat. 🙂
Tara Holland
This looks delicious. I love pound cake, but haven't ever tried a spiced caramel pumpkin flavor. Definitely a good recipe for the fall.