Description
This pumpkin chocolate chip layer cake is a perfect fall dessert featuring layers of moist pumpkin cake studded with chocolate chips, topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting. Keywords like "pumpkin cake," "fall dessert," and "pumpkin chocolate chip cake" make it easy to find. With easy-to-follow instructions, this cake is perfect for Thanksgiving or any autumn gathering, blending warm pumpkin spice with rich chocolate flavors.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 ¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (if needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat together butter, sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, then mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Frosting:
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until creamy. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Add milk as needed to reach desired consistency for spreading.
To Assemble:
- Place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting over the top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides.
- Optionally, garnish with chocolate chips or pumpkin spice for decoration.
Notes
- Ensure the cake layers are fully cooled before frosting to avoid melting.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg