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Slow Cooker Sticky Caramel Pumpkin Cake

Indulgent Slow Cooker Sticky Caramel Pumpkin Cake Recipe

This Slow Cooker Sticky Caramel Pumpkin Cake combines moist pumpkin cake with luscious caramel, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Forms the cake’s tender crumb
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Provides lift and softness
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Works with pumpkin’s acidity
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon Adds warm flavor
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the cake
  • 0.5 cup butter, softened Adds richness
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature Binds ingredients together
  • 1 cup solid-pack pumpkin puree Offers the right texture
  • 1 cup caramel sauce Key topping for a sticky finish
For Serving
  • as desired whipped cream Adds creamy richness
  • as desired scoop of vanilla ice cream Cool contrast
  • as desired spiced chai latte or hot apple cider Perfect for sipping

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Slow Cooker: Coat the interior of a 4½ quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add Eggs and Pumpkin: Mix in the eggs one at a time, then blend in pumpkin puree until smooth.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it to high heat for about 2 hours, checking for doneness around 1 hour 45 minutes.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then invert and drizzle with warm caramel sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow butter and eggs to reach room temperature before mixing. Overmixing can lead to a dense cake.

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