Chocolate cake is a classic dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. If you are looking to add a unique twist to your next chocolate cake, you should consider baking it in a pumpkin. This not only gives the cake a festive look, but it also adds a subtle sweetness and moisture to the cake. Additionally, the pumpkin helps to make the cake rise higher, resulting in a tall, fluffy cake that is sure to impress your friends and family.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE DESSERT CAKE
This fabulous pumpkin cake is so moist you may weep, and the creamy frosting will satisfy anyone's sweet tooth!
Provided by sal
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch Bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and baking soda. In a large bowl, beat together 3/4 cup butter, 2 cups sugar, applesauce, and eggs. Mix in 1/2 cup heavy cream and pumpkin. Stir into the flour mixture just until blended. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan over a wire rack. Invert cake onto a serving plate.
- Place the brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, and 1/3 cup heavy cream in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil while stirring to blend until smooth. Cook until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in the confectioner's sugar, and drizzle over the cake immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.3 calories, Carbohydrate 90.2 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 333.6 mg, Sugar 63.5 g
CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN CAKE
An extremely moist chocolate cake with pumpkin and cream cheese frosting.
Provided by ALETA1314
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 50m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, pumpkin, eggs and oil for 3 minutes using a mixer on medium speed. Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool, then frost with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 362.1 mg, Sugar 25.4 g
PUMPKIN WHITE CHOCOLATE CAKE
I got this recipe from a resident's grand-daughter. She made it as a birthday cake and everyone inhaled it. I was thrilled when I found out it started out with a cake mix.
Provided by mandabears
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Grease and flour 12 cup Bundt pan, I use Bakers Joy spray.
- In a large bowl; combine cake mix, eggs, pumpkin, evaporated milk and oil.
- Beat on low speed until moistened.
- Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in chips.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in cake comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 25 minutes Then invert on wire rack to cool completely.
- Place on serving plate.
- Glaze when completely cool Glaze: Heat evaporated milk in small saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to come to a boil.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in white chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
- Add cinnamon and stir in well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5331.2, Fat 285.1, SaturatedFat 108.2, Cholesterol 744.6, Sodium 4734.4, Carbohydrate 631, Fiber 16.5, Sugar 451.4, Protein 79
PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE
I have been baking this cake for friends and neighbors for years. It's an easy to make-and-take treat. -Kellie Moore, Fort Collins, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, beat pumpkin, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture. Fold in chocolate chips., Spread into prepared baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in milk, vanilla and, if desired, cloves. Gradually beat in cocoa and enough confectioners' sugar to reach a spreading consistency. Spread over top of cake. If desired, sprinkle with additional chocolate chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CHOCOLATE-PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE
My version of moist pumpkin cake with cocoa and chocolate chips added for a yummy chocolate, pumpkin, and spice cake taste. Melts in your mouth. You must try it! Ice with your favorite chocolate buttercream frosting.
Provided by STARFLOWER
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 10x15-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine sugar, oil, and eggs in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until combined. Mix in pumpkin.
- Sift together flour, cocoa, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add to the pumpkin mixture until just combined; do not overmix. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 203.7 mg, Sugar 21.3 g
PUMPKIN-CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE
This cake was born after I adapted Sue Case's Pumpkin Cake III from this site. I made a lot of changes to come up with this creation, which received raving reviews in this house. I was pretty excited, this won a contest over at Mixing Bowl last year. I'll be making it for Thanksgiving every year!
Provided by amandascookin
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and allspice together in a small bowl for the cake.
- Combine sugar, oil, and applesauce in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed. Add pumpkin and vanilla extract. Beat in eggs on medium speed, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add flour mixture gradually until combined; finish mixing with a rubber spatula.
- Pour batter into the prepared cake pans. Sprinkle chopped semisweet chocolate over the top of each. Swirl chocolate into the batter using a metal spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in pans for 5 minutes. Loosen the sides, invert, remove parchment paper, and let cool on wire racks, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for the filling in a mixing bowl. Beat using an electric mixer, increasing speed, until creamy. Remove 2/3 of the mixture and set aside. Add cocoa to remaining mixture; beat until creamy.
- Beat heavy cream in another bowl on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold 2/3 of the whipped cream into the white cream cheese mixture. Fold remaining 1/3 of whipped cream into the chocolate cream cheese mixture.
- Cut each cooled cake layer in half horizontally. Spread 1/2 of the white cream cheese mixture onto 1 layer of cake, to about 1/4-inch from the edge. Sprinkle 1/3 chopped semisweet chocolate over filling, gently pressing down with fingers. Add next layer; spread with chocolate cream cheese mixture and sprinkle with 1/3 of chopped semisweet chocolate; press down. Add third cake layer, spread with remaining white cream cheese. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate, pressing gently. Top with last layer.
- Place bittersweet chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add in powdered sugar and butter. Whisk until smooth. Pour over the top of the cake. Spread glaze evenly across the top and on the sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.5 calories, Carbohydrate 76.2 g, Cholesterol 122.9 mg, Fat 41.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 554.8 mg, Sugar 53.1 g
CHOCOLATE CHIP PUMPKIN CAKE
It's surprising how perfectly chocolate and pumpkin combine in this two-toned firm cake. This flavorful mixture of ingredients really does take the cake! -Laurene Hunsicker, Canton, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; add to the creamed mixture alternately with pumpkin, beating well after each addition. Fold in chocolate chips. , Divide batter in half. Stir melted chocolate into one portion. In a well-greased 10-in. fluted tube pan, sprinkle 1/2 cup pecans. Spoon chocolate batter over pecans; top with pumpkin batter. Sprinkle with remaining pecans., Bake at 325° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN CAKE AND CUPCAKES
I found this recipe in Country Living Magazine about 4 yrs ago. I tried it out when my Ex's job had a contest requiring you to decorate, and use a pumpkin. I actually gutted, and carved a pumpkin. Lined the inside, and then layered the cake cubes with the Orange Cream Cheese Frosting. We actually won 2nd Place! Every time I make this cake, everyone asks for the recipe. Enjoy!
Provided by jennifer a.
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 One 8-inch 3-layer cake or 36 cupcakes, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare cake pans: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter three 8-inch cake pans and fit each bottom with an 8-inch circle of parchment paper. Lightly butter the parchment paper. Set aside.
- Make the batter: Sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl and set aside. Combine the buttermilk, pumpkin, and vanilla in a medium bowl and set aside. Beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl, with an electric mixer set on medium speed, until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, until the mixture is smooth and light. Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk mixture, blending well after each addition.
- Bake the cake: Divide the batter among the pans and bake until a wooden skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean -- about 35 minutes. Cool the cakes in the pan for 20 minutes. Remove cakes and cool. (For cupcakes: Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Place cupcake liners in standard cupcake tins and fill each with 1/4 cup of batter. Bake for 22 minutes.).
- Assemble the cake: Trim each of the layers. Place one layer on a cake plate and top with one third of the frosting. Repeat with the second and third layers. (To ensure that the cake layers do not shift, cut three skewers to 1/4 inch shorter than the full height of the cake and insert them before icing the top layer.) Refrigerate until ready to serve.
CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN CAKE
Make and share this Chocolate Pumpkin Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by jm0527
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Prepare oven and pans: Preheat oven to 350°F Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans; set aside.
- Combine ingredients: In an extra-large bowl combine buttermilk, water, oil, sugar, eggs, baking soda, and salt. Using a large wire whisk, whisk until well combined. Add flour and cocoa powder; whisk vigorously until smooth. Divide batter between prepared pans.
- Do the touch test: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until top springs back when lightly touched in center. Cool in pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely.
- Prepare pumpkin cream filling: In a medium bowl whisk together cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar, and cinnamon until thickened. Place one cake layer on plate. Spread filling over top. Top with second cake layer.
- Make chocolate glaze: In a saucepan bring whipping cream just to boiling over medium-high heat. Remove from heat. Add chocolate (do not stir). Let stand 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Cool 15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour over cake, allowing glaze to drip down sides. Chill until set, about 30 minutes. Top with desired toppers. Makes 14 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.8, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 60.4, Sodium 270.2, Carbohydrate 52.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 33.4, Protein 6.7
CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN CAKE WITH CINNAMON CHOCOLATE GLAZE
I made this cake for a co-workers birthday and it was a huge success! Many recipe requests. :) Cooking time includes cooling time.
Provided by flower7
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan.
- In an electric mixer, combine cake mix, spices, baking soda, pumpkin, water and eggs.
- Mix on low for 1 minute.
- Scrape down sides of bowl.
- Increase speed to medium and mix for 2 more minutes or until thoroughly combined and batter is smooth.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts.
- Spoon batter into prepared bundt pan and smooth out top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until top springs back when lightly pressed.
- Cool in pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes then turn out onto rack to cool for 20 minutes more.
- To prepare glaze: combine sugar, butter and milk in a medium saucepan and stir until butter melts and mixture comes to a boil.
- Boil for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat.
- Mix in cinnamon chips, cocoa powder and vanilla and stir until smooth.
- Let sit a few minutes to thicken.
- Pour over cooled cake.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Tips:
- Use a good quality chocolate: The chocolate is the star of the show in this cake, so it's important to use a good quality chocolate that you enjoy the taste of. A dark chocolate with a cocoa content of 70% or higher will give the cake a rich and decadent flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough, so be careful not to overmix it. Mix just until the ingredients are combined and there are no streaks of flour.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the cake is cooked through.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to develop and the cake to set.
- Serve the cake with your favorite toppings: This cake is delicious on its own, but it's also great with a dollop of whipped cream, a scoop of ice cream, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
Conclusion:
This chocolate cake in a pumpkin is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this cake a try!
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