Description
Scrumptious pumpkin chocolate chip layer cake merges autumn’s warmth with rich chocolate undertones. Moist spiced layers and creamy frosting create a delightful dessert you’ll savor with each indulgent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) pumpkin puree
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (313 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (170 grams) mini chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups (340 grams) cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C). Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with grease and a light dusting of flour to prevent sticking.
- Create a dry ingredient blend by whisking together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and warm spices including cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition.
- Fold in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture, blending until smooth and uniform in color and texture.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Fold chocolate chips throughout the batter, distributing evenly.
- Carefully divide the batter between prepared cake pans, spreading smoothly to ensure equal distribution.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the cake’s center – it should emerge clean with no raw batter.
- Remove cakes from oven and allow to cool completely within the pans, which helps maintain structural integrity.
- Once fully cooled, remove cakes and apply cream cheese frosting between layers and over the entire cake surface.
Notes
- Ensure pumpkin puree is well-drained to prevent excess moisture affecting cake texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter and more even mixing.
- Toast chocolate chips briefly for enhanced nutty flavor and deeper chocolate notes.
- Gluten-free option: Replace wheat flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 407
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg