Description
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake with Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting is the ultimate fall dessert that combines the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices with rich chocolate. This delightful cake is perfect for cozy gatherings or a quiet afternoon treat paired with coffee or tea. With its moist texture and inviting aroma, every slice offers a taste of autumn that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and eggs until smooth. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Once cool, frost with spiced cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg