A delightful pumpkin ginger cake topped with a unique sage caramel sauce, perfect for fall celebrations.
Author:Olivia Clara
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in crystallized ginger.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the sage caramel by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add heavy cream and sage leaves, stirring until combined.
Once the cake is done, let it cool before drizzling with sage caramel.
Serve and enjoy your delicious pumpkin ginger cake!
Notes
For a richer flavor, let the caramel sauce sit for a few minutes before serving.
This cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.