Chocolate Pumpkin Cake
Chocolate Pumpkin Cake is the perfect fusion of rich chocolate and warm pumpkin spices, making it an ideal dessert for fall festivities. This moist, velvety cake is a showstopper at Halloween gatherings or Thanksgiving dinners. With its delightful flavor and stunning appearance, this cake is sure to impress family and friends, leaving everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and dust with flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes in the pans before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (74g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg