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Mini cakes with pumpkin spice and caramel buttercream, a fall favorite.

Mini Pumpkin Cakes with Caramel Buttercream Frosting

Renee' Groskreutz
Deliciously spiced mini pumpkin cakes topped with a rich caramel buttercream frosting. Perfect for fall gatherings or as a cozy treat, these mini cakes are easy to make and packed with seasonal flavors.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 mini cakes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 3 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 1, 15 oz can pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla

Frosting Ingredients:

  • 1.5 sticks unsalted butter room temp
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2.5 Tbsp heavy cream
  • cup caramel syrup Ghirardelli was used in this recipe
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 11 x 17 inch baking sheet with parchment paper, grease the sides and set aside.  
  • In a small bowl combine the flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix using medium speed combine the eggs, pumpkin, white sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil and vanilla until combined and smooth.  
  • In thirds, slowly and gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet and mix until fully incorporated. Pausing to scrape the sides of the bowl. 
  • Pour the batter onto the baking sheet and level the batter.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Once baked, remove the cake from the pan and set on a cooling rack. Place in the freezer for about 15 - 20 minutes to cool completely before frosting.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting by adding the butter into a large mixing bowl. Beat the butter on medium speed for 1 minute until smooth and fluffy. 
  • Slowly add in the powdered sugar to the fluffy butter until mostly combined. 
  • Pause to scrape the sides of the bowl, add the heavy cream and caramel. 
  • Mix until again a smooth and fluffy frosting has formed. 
  • Taste, add the salt and additional caramel if desired. Transfer to a piping bag. 
  • Once the cake has cooled, using a 2” round cookie cutter cut out 18 circles. 
  • Assemble the cake by piping a single layer of frosting onto the top of the bottom layer, place the second layer of cake and  pipe another coat of frosting on top. 
  • If desired, garnish with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon or drizzle of caramel. 
  • Enjoy!

Notes

For best results, use a thicker caramel sauce like Ghirardelli, which helps to hold the frosting’s shape. Make sure to cool the cake thoroughly before cutting and frosting for the cleanest presentation.
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