Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors with our comprehensive guide to baking the most exquisite chocolate cake with pumpkin puree. Embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets of this exceptional dessert, seamlessly blending the rich decadence of chocolate with the velvety smoothness of pumpkin. Discover the perfect balance of sweetness, moisture, and texture that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice enthusiast, this article will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to create a masterpiece that will impress your loved ones and become a staple in your baking repertoire.
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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
CAKE MIX CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN CAKE
I googled this for the cake, using chocolate fudge cake mix (b/c that's what I had on hand). It's from "Chocolate from the Cake Mix Doctor" written by Anne Byrn. It's moist, and is probably better than the regular cake mix cake since you add pumpkin rather than oil or butter. I didn't add any cinnamon chips or pecans or make any frosting but I'm sure that would be even better.
Provided by jwconnect
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly mist a 13- by 9-inch pan with vegetable oil spray. Set the pan aside.
- Place the cake mix, pumpkin, eggs, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl. Blend with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat 2 minutes more, scraping the sides down again if needed. The batter will be thick and should look well combined. Fold in the cinnamon chips until well distributed. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, moothing it out with the rubber spatula. Place the pan in the oven.
- Bake the cake until it springs back when lightly pressed with your finger, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the Cinnamon-Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting.
- Spread the frosting over the cake in the pan with smooth, clean strokes. Sprinkle the pecans over the top.
- To make slicing easier, store this cake, lightly covered with waxed paper, in the refrigerator until the frosting sets, 1 hour. Then wrap it in aluminum foil and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Or freeze it, wrapped in foil, for up to 6 months. Thaw the cake overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
- Cinnamon-Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting.
- (Makes 3 1/2 cups, enough to frost a 2- or 3-layer cake.).
- Place the cream cheese and the butter in a large mixing bowl.
- Blend with an electric mixer on low speed until well combined, 30 seconds.
- Add the cocoa powder, cinnamon, vanilla, and 3 3/4 cups of the confectioners' sugar. Blend with the mixer on low speed until the ingredients are moistened, 30 seconds.
- Add more sugar if the frosting seems too thin.
- Increase the speed to medium and beat until the frosting is fluffy, 2 minutes more.
CHOCOLATE-PUMPKIN CUPCAKES
As I was craving a seasonal treat to use some leftover canned pumpkin, I created this modification of a widely available chocolate cake recipe. These delights are moist and delicious! You may frost with your favorite buttercream or cream cheese frosting and decorate, or leave plain. These babies are so moist, they don't demand frosting.
Provided by MMMICHELLE
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners.
- Combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer. Mix briefly until combined. Add pumpkin, milk, canola oil, and vanilla extract; mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add water and mix until just blended.
- Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each almost all the way to the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cool in trays for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 241.2 mg, Sugar 17.6 g
CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE
Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Cake This very moist, smooth cake combines the typ ical flavor of pumpkin pie with the sensual charms of chocolate.
Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns
Categories Dessert
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or tube pan.
- In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Remove from heat and mix in the sugar, pumpkin puree, vanilla, and eggs.
- Add the baking powder and baking soda in pinches, breaking up any lumps with your fingers.
- Stir in thoroughly.
- Stir in the salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and cocoa.
- Stir in the flour, just until blended, then the nuts and raisins.
- Pour and scrape the batter into the pan.
- Smooth the top.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- Cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the pan and cool on the rack for about 15 minutes more. When cool, dust top with confectioners' sugar, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 6583.2, Fat 335.5, SaturatedFat 139.3, Cholesterol 1334, Sodium 2917.6, Carbohydrate 868.2, Fiber 57.2, Sugar 503.8, Protein 99.1
Tips for Making a Decadent Chocolate Cake with Pumpkin Puree
- Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the cake will taste. Look for a chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking the cake can result in a dry, crumbly cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cake for up to 2 months.
Conclusion: Indulge in the Perfect Harmony of Chocolate and Pumpkin
This chocolate cake with pumpkin puree is a delightful treat that combines the rich, decadent flavor of chocolate with the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin. The cake is moist and tender, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So, preheat your oven and get ready to indulge in this irresistible chocolate pumpkin cake!
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