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A moist square of pumpkin chocolate chip cake with creamy white frosting sits on a scalloped white plate, up close.

Pumpkin Cake with Chocolate Chips and Creamy Frosting

Author: Madison Reid
Total Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 20
This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake is soft, moist, and full of fall flavor. Topped with creamy frosting, it’s the perfect easy dessert for any autumn gathering.

Ingredients

  • 2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 15 oz canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 bag

Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F and preparing a 9x13 pan by spraying it with non-stick spray.
  • In a standing mixer with the paddle attachment, add 2 cups of granulated sugar and 1 cup of unsalted butter. Mix until combined, and then turn your mixer on high and beat for 2 minutes to cream the mixture.
  • Add 3 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla and 15 oz. pumpkin puree. Mix just until just combined.
  • In a separate bowl add the dry ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt.
  • Turn the mixer on low and slowly pour in the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake for 45 minutes. Remove and allow to cool before frosting.

Frosting

  • In a standing mixer with the paddle attachment add 8 oz. cream cheese and 1/2 cup unsalted butter. Mix until softened.
  • Add 4 cups powdered sugar, mix until combined.
  • Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract, mix until combined, and then turn the mixer on high and beat for 1-2 minutes until fluffy.
  • Spread the frosting on top of the cooled cake. Cut and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcal Carbohydrates: 65g Protein: 4g Fat: 25g Saturated Fat: 15g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 7g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 74mg Sodium: 227mg Potassium: 184mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 51g Vitamin A: 3931IU Vitamin C: 1mg Calcium: 74mg Iron: 2mg
Course: Dessert