Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Layer Cake Recipe
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Layer Cake is a delicious autumn dessert combining warm pumpkin spices and rich chocolate chips. This easy-to-make cake layers moist pumpkin with creamy frosting and a touch of chocolate, making it a showstopper for any occasion. The recipe uses basic ingredients and simple steps, resulting in a flavorful cake that's sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in pumpkin puree, sour cream, and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Divide batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until creamy.
- Once cakes are cool, spread frosting on one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the batter.
- You can substitute mini chocolate chips if desired for more even distribution.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 310mg