Pumpkin Better Than Sex Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 box yellow cake mix (preferably gluten-free if desired)
• 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Instant vanilla pudding mix 1 package (3.4 oz) quick set type for easy prep
• Cold milk 2 cups for mixing with pudding mix
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted (optional garnish)
• Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional for crunch)