Decadent Chocolate Pumpkin Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

This Chocolate Pumpkin Cake recipe combines the rich flavors of chocolate and pumpkin for a delightful dessert. The moist cake is perfect for fall gatherings or any special occasion.

The recipe is simple to follow and results in a deliciously spiced cake that is sure to impress your guests. It can be served plain or with a cream cheese frosting for added indulgence.

Easy Chocolate Pumpkin Cake Recipe

This cake features a moist chocolate base infused with pumpkin puree and warm spices, creating a unique flavor profile. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 large eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Cream cheese frosting for topping (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Frost: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting if desired before serving.