Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Layer Cake Recipe
This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Layer Cake combines spiced pumpkin with rich chocolate chips, creating a moist and flavorful cake perfect for any fall gathering. With a luscious frosting and layers of deliciousness, this dessert is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat pumpkin, oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips and buttermilk.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream, beating until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cakes and layer them together.
Notes
- Ensure the cakes are completely cool before frosting.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg