Description
This moist and flavorful Chocolate Pumpkin Cake combines the warm spices of pumpkin with rich cocoa for a perfect easy-to-make dessert. Featuring a swirl of chocolate batter layered over a pumpkin base, this cake is great served warm or at room temperature and makes a deliciously comforting treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree
Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup unsweetened baking cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease the bottom of a 13×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking, then set aside.
- Make Pumpkin Batter: In a mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined. Blend in the pumpkin puree until smooth. Gradually incorporate the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, mixing just until combined to make the pumpkin batter.
- Create Chocolate Batter: Spread half of the pumpkin batter evenly on the bottom of the greased baking dish. To the remaining batter, gently mix in the cocoa powder until fully incorporated, forming the chocolate batter.
- Layer and Swirl: Spoon the chocolate batter over the pumpkin batter in the dish. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the two batters slightly together to create a marbled effect.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally dusted with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
- This easy Chocolate Pumpkin Cake recipe is great for quick dessert needs and is guaranteed to please with its moist texture and rich flavor.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for best taste and texture.
- You can dust the finished cake with powdered sugar for an elegant presentation and a touch of sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 208 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg
