CHOCOLATE HARVEST CAKE
This cake is not only beautiful but decadent. I think it came from an old Better Homes and Gardens magazine 6 or more years ago. You can top the cake with your favorite fruits/nuts. It's more to accent the center of the cake than cover the top. I topped the ones I've made with red and white grapes (no stems), toasted whole...
Provided by Marlene York
Categories Chocolate
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 2 9" round cake pans with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- 2. FOR THE CAKE: Sift all purpose flour and cocoa in a small bowl and set aside. NOTE: You'll notice that the cake is not prepared in a mixer. I was going to use mine but it wasn't large enough to accommodate the mixture without splattering batter everywhere. I followed these instructions. In an extra-large bowl, combine buttermilk, water, oil, 2 cups sugar, eggs, baking soda and salt. Using a large wire whisk, whisk until combined. Add flour-cocoa mixture and whisk vigorously until smooth.
- 3. Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until tops springs back when lightly touched in center. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
- 4. FOR THE CREAM FILLING: In a mixer with a whisk, whisk together cream cheese, pumpkin, 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon until thick.
- 5. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread all the filling over the top. Top with the second layer.
- 6. FOR THE CHOCOLATE GLAZE: In a sauce pan bring whipping cream just to boiling over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and add semisweet chocolate (DO NOT STIR). Let stand 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Cool for 15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour over cake, allowing glaze to drip down sides. Chill cake until set, about 30 minutes. Top with desired toppers or serve as is.
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Imran Md.imranvjj
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Mary Schultz
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this cake again.
EMEDIONG NYOYOKO
[email protected]This cake was very easy to make and it turned out great! I used a bundt pan and it cooked evenly. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Agu Ekene
[email protected]This cake was very dense and moist. I liked the flavor, but I think I would add a little more baking powder next time to make it a little lighter.
UniverseEditz
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Mbali Innocentia
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used dark chocolate chips and it gave the cake a rich flavor. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Dineo Mathopa
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Naattah Hassan
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Carson Key
[email protected]This cake was very easy to make and it turned out great! I used a bundt pan and it cooked evenly. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Sajjad Savari
[email protected]This cake was very dense and moist. I liked the flavor, but I think I would add a little more baking powder next time to make it a little lighter.
Seviliya Ragimova
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Darcia Swanepoel
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used dark chocolate chips and it gave the cake a rich flavor. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Inani Dube
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Caelen Duke
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this cake again.
XDumitru Bobernaga
[email protected]This cake was very easy to make and it turned out great! I used a bundt pan and it cooked evenly. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Amy Franks
[email protected]This cake was very dense and moist. I liked the flavor, but I think I would add a little more baking powder next time to make it a little lighter.
Nobi Husen
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Basah Mia
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used dark chocolate chips and it gave the cake a rich flavor. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Laraamira Mouwannes
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Stefnie Rowan Liebenberg
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this cake again.