Description
This Chocolate Pumpkin Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert perfect for any occasion. Combining rich cocoa with smooth pumpkin puree, it offers a delightful twist on classic pumpkin recipes. Easy to make and quick to bake, this cake features a beautifully swirled batter creating a visually appealing and delicious treat that can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree
Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup unsweetened baking cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease the bottom of a 13×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking, then set it aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then continue beating until everything is well combined. Next, blend in the pumpkin puree thoroughly.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to form the batter.
- Divide and Flavor Batter: Spread half of this batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared 13×9-inch pan. To the remaining batter, stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder until fully incorporated.
- Create Swirl Layer: Spoon the chocolate batter over the plain pumpkin batter in the pan. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cocoa batter into the pumpkin layer, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Serve: Once baked, allow the cake to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally dusting the top with powdered sugar for added sweetness and decoration.
Notes
- This quick and easy Chocolate Pumpkin Cake is super moist and flavorful, perfect as a comforting snack or dessert.
- Enjoy it warm right out of the oven or let it cool and serve at room temperature.
- Adding a dusting of powdered sugar before serving enhances the visual appeal and adds a touch of sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 208 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg
