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Double Chocolate Pumpkin Cake with Pumpkin Spice Buttercream

This Double Chocolate Pumpkin Cake with Pumpkin Spice Buttercream is the ultimate fall dessert! It’s a moist and delicious cake recipe that’s full of chocolate and pumpkin flavor!

The Ultimate Pumpkin Cake Recipe

Fall baking is here friends and I am loving it!! Get a load of this ultra easy and incredibly perfect chocolate pumpkin cake with a thick layer of fabulous pumpkin spice buttercream. can you tell I am a little excited about this recipe? Lol!

I’ve always been a fan of jazzing up cake mixes and this is another quick and simple dessert that will have your guests ooing and ahhing. Hope you enjoy!

Here’s your line up πŸ™‚Β  Add powdered sugar to the left by the butter and cinnamon πŸ™‚

How to Make The Best Pumpkin Cake

I love this recipe, because you add everything to the mixer πŸ™‚Β  Start with the cake mix.

In no particular order, add your oil.

Buttermilk.

4 large eggs.

1/2 cup sour cream.

Find yourself a 15 ounce can of pumpkin. I love this particular brand from Trader Joes.

Reserve 2 tablespoons of pumpkin for the buttercream.

Set the 2 tablespoons of canned pumpkin aside for the buttercream.

Add the remainder of the canned pumpkin to the mixer.

Give it all a good mix, until well combined, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in your chocolate chips.

Divide evenly between prepared bread pans.

Spread evenly and bake at 350 degrees F. for 55-65 minutes.

Love!!

While the cakes are cooling, prepare your buttercream πŸ™‚

Ahhh, pumpkin spice buttercream. This stuff is deadly.

I will admit…the cakes are good even without the frosting. Perfectly moist and fabulous.

I happen to be a buttercream girl, so bring on the Pumpkin Spice Buttercream πŸ™‚

Enjoy friends πŸ™‚

Double Chocolate Pumpkin Cake with Pumpkin Spice Buttercream

ThisΒ Double Chocolate Pumpkin Cake with Pumpkin Spice Buttercream is the ultimate fall dessert! It's a moist and delicious cake recipe that's full of chocolate and pumpkin flavor!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Calories: 593kcal
Author: Jenny
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Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

Double Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

  • 1 box devils food cake mix
  • 1 box instant chocolate pudding small box
  • 1/2 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk or milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 15 oz canned pumpkin reserving 2 tbsp for buttercream
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Pumpkin Spice Buttercream

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tbsp reserved pumpkin
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4-5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-4 tbsp milk

Instructions

Double Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and spray two 9x5 inch bread pans with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a stand or electric mixer, place cake mix, pudding mix, oil, buttermilk, eggs, sour cream and can of pumpkin, and chocolate chips--mix all ingredients until well combined, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Divide cake batter evenly into prepared bread pans. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until cooked through.

Pumpkin Spice Frosting

  • Place butter, reserved 2 tablespoons pumpkin and cinnamon into stand or electric mixer. Mix on high until well combined. Slowly add the powdered sugar until thick and creamy. Slowly add the milk until buttercream is a nice consistency.
  • Frost over cooled cakes, slice and serve.

Notes

This recipe can be used to make 24 cupcakes as well. Bake at 350 for about 15-20 minutes, until baked through.
This recipe can also be used to make two 9 inch cakes for layered cakes. I'd start the bake time at 30 minutes at 350 and check often from there πŸ™‚

Nutrition

Calories: 593kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 4909IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3mg
Keywords: best chocolate cake recipe, chocolate cake frosting, fall cake, pumpkin cake, pumpkin cake recipe, pumpkin dessert, pumpkin dessert recipe

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Hope you enjoy πŸ™‚ Have a great day!