Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

Chocolate Pumpkin Cake recipe pinit

Pumpkin is a great source of vitamin A and fiber, making this cake a delicious and nutritious treat!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8 Calories: 2800
Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, frost the cake with whipped cream and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
  9. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g28%
Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
Sugars 30g
Protein 4g8%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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