Pumpkin Cake With Caramel Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon salt4 large eggs1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin1 cup canola oilCARAMEL SAUCE:1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flourDash salt1-1/4 cups water2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs, pumpkin and oil until smooth; add to the dry ingredients. Mix until well blended, about 1 minute.

Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

For sauce, combine the brown sugar, flour and salt in a small saucepan. Stir in water and butter; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cut cake into squares and serve with warm sauce.