Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

Chocolate pumpkin cake is a popular dessert during the fall season, combining the flavors of rich chocolate and seasonal pumpkin.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

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

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• for serving Whipped cream or ice cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Stir in the chocolate chips.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
9. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
10. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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