How to Make Pumpkin Chocolate Dessert Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pumpkin chocolate dessert cake is a delicious and moist treat that brings together two beloved flavors in one delectable dessert. This recipe takes the classic pumpkin cake to the next level by adding rich and indulgent chocolate, creating a dessert that is perfect for any fall gathering or holiday celebration. Whether you are hosting a dinner party, potluck, or simply craving a sweet and satisfying treat, this pumpkin chocolate dessert cake is sure to impress and satisfy the cravings of all ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup butter
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • ⅓ cup applesauce
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 (9-inch) Bundt cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch Bundt pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and baking soda. In a large bowl, beat together 3/4 cup butter, 2 cups sugar, applesauce, and eggs. Mix in 1/2 cup heavy cream and pumpkin. Stir into flour mixture just until blended. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
  • Bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan over a wire rack. Invert cake onto a serving plate.
  • Place brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, and 1/3 cup heavy cream in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil while stirring to blend until smooth. Cook until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in confectioner's sugar and drizzle over cake immediately.
  • Nutrition

    613 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 120mg
    • Sodium: 334mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 90g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 64g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 93mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 173mg