Description
Pumpkin and Chocolate Cake is a rich, moist cake that blends the deep flavor of chocolate with the warmth of pumpkin. It’s a perfect dessert for fall, with layers of creamy pumpkin filling and a rich chocolate cake base, topped with smooth frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup butter (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and butter until smooth and fluffy. Optionally, fold in chocolate chips for extra richness.
- Once the cakes are cooled, spread a layer of frosting on the top of one cake. Place the second cake on top and frost the entire cake. Garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder if desired.
- Slice and serve!
Notes
- For extra crispy skin on the cake, broil the top for a few minutes at the end of baking.
- If you prefer a more intense chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder instead of regular cocoa powder.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg