PUMPKIN CAKE WITH CARAMEL CREAM CHEESE FROSTING Recipe

• Pumpkin Cake
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
• 12 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 12 ounces cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 3/4 cups toasted pecan halves, broken into pieces

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