Description
Delectable pumpkin chocolate chip layer cake brings autumn’s warmth to dessert tables with rich, spiced flavors. Creamy frosting and decadent layers promise a memorable sweet experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1.5 cups mini chocolate chips
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
Flavor Enhancers:
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Calibrate the oven to 350F (175C) and meticulously coat two 9-inch round cake pans with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Combine all dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt – in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Create a separate mixture by blending pumpkin puree, oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until achieving a uniform, silky consistency.
- Gently incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to maintain a tender cake texture. Delicately fold chocolate chips throughout the batter.
- Distribute the batter equally between the prepared cake pans, ensuring balanced layers.
- Position pans in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and free of raw batter.
- Allow cakes to rest in their pans for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to wire cooling racks to reach room temperature.
- Prepare the frosting by vigorously beating cream cheese and butter until achieving a smooth, creamy texture. Gradually introduce powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the frosting reaches a silky, spreadable consistency.
- Once cakes have completely cooled, apply a generous layer of frosting between the cake layers, then skillfully coat the top and sides with the remaining frosting.
Notes
- Toast chocolate chips lightly before adding to batter for enhanced nutty flavor and deeper chocolate taste.
- Substitute vegetable oil with applesauce or Greek yogurt to reduce overall fat content while maintaining moisture.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for celiac-friendly version without compromising cake’s tender texture.
- Consider using dairy-free cream cheese and plant-based butter for vegan adaptation of frosting and cake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg