Glazed Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

Health score
2%
Glazed Chocolate Pumpkin Cake
55 min.
14
534kcal

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of fall flavors and chocolate decadence with this Glazed Chocolate Pumpkin Cake. This delectable dessert, which serves 14, is a perfect blend of the comforting taste of pumpkin and the rich, satisfying goodness of chocolate. With a total calorie count of 533 kcal per serving, it's a treat that can be enjoyed moderately.

Prepare to be amazed as this cake, ready in just 55 minutes, combines the essence of autumn with the timeless appeal of chocolate. The recipe requires a variety of ingredients, including bittersweet chocolate, butter, buttermilk, canned pumpkin, and more, which come together to create a moist, flavorful cake that's sure to impress.

Not only is this cake a crowd-pleaser, but it's also relatively simple to make with the help of a few key tools like a bowl, baking paper, oven, whisk, blender, and hand mixer. The process involves a few straightforward steps, from preparing the cake batter to baking and frosting, culminating in a stunning, glazed finish that adds a professional touch.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a curious novice, the Glazed Chocolate Pumpkin Cake offers a unique twist on traditional pumpkin desserts. It's not just a cake; it's an experience, a celebration of flavors that harmonize in every bite. So, why not give it a try and add a new twist to your dessert repertoire?

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 0.3 cup butter softened ()
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk 
  • cup pumpkin puree canned
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder 
  • 2.3 teaspoons cocoa powder 
  • 2.3 cups powdered sugar 
  • tablespoons plus light
  • ounces cream cheese softened
  • cup t brown sugar dark
  •  egg yolk 
  • large eggs 
  • 1.5 cups flour 
  • cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 1.5 cups cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.3 teaspoon orange food coloring 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon butter unsalted cold
  • 0.8 teaspoon vanilla 
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk
  • blender
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375F.Line the bottoms of two 8 or 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper and lightly butter.Sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.Stir the buttermilk, pumpkin, and vanilla extract together in a small bowl.Beat the butter and sugars together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.Beat in the eggs and yolk, one at a time.Reduce the mixer speed to low and alternately beat in the flour and buttermilk mixtures in thirds.
  2. Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
  3. Bake until a tester, inserted into the center, comes out clean--about 35 mins (NOTE: if you're using nonstick cake pans, check around 25 mins as they cook faster).Cool layers completely before icing.Frosting:.Beat cream cheese using a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy.
  4. Add 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, cocoa, cinnamon and vanilla and beat on slow speed until well combined.In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream with 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar and the food coloring on medium-high speed to soft peaks.Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
  5. Spread 1 cup frosting between the two layers and use the remaining frosting to ice the top and sides of the cake.Chill for 30 mins and proceed to the glaze.Glazing:.
  6. Place chopped bittersweet chocolate, butter, and corn syrup in a medium heatproof bowl. Bring heavy cream to a boil, pour it over the chocolate, and let sit for 3 minutes.Gently stir, using a whisk, until smooth.
  7. Let sit for 3-5 min, until the glaze thickens slightly.
  8. Pour the glaze onto the center of the frosted cake and use the back of a spoon to spread it out to the edges of the cake, allowing some to spill over.

Nutrition Facts

Calories534kcal
Protein4.59%
Fat42.5%
Carbs52.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.36
Glycemic Load
18.51
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
11.741739247156%

Flavonoids

Catechin
2.1mg
Epicatechin
6.35mg
Quercetin
0.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:533.92kcal
26.7%
Fat:25.98g
39.97%
Saturated Fat:15.58g
97.4%
Carbohydrates:72.76g
24.25%
Net Carbohydrates:70.01g
25.46%
Sugar:57.64g
64.05%
Cholesterol:116.73mg
38.91%
Sodium:330.69mg
14.38%
Alcohol:0.27g
100%
Alcohol %:0.2%
100%
Caffeine:14.4mg
4.8%
Protein:6.31g
12.63%
Vitamin A:3607.59IU
72.15%
Manganese:0.38mg
19.02%
Selenium:12.62µg
18.03%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.21%
Phosphorus:146.06mg
14.61%
Copper:0.29mg
14.46%
Iron:2.3mg
12.78%
Calcium:117.09mg
11.71%
Magnesium:44.89mg
11.22%
Fiber:2.75g
11.01%
Folate:37.75µg
9.44%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.18%
Potassium:245.96mg
7.03%
Vitamin D:0.95µg
6.36%
Zinc:0.94mg
6.25%
Vitamin E:0.93mg
6.22%
Vitamin B5:0.58mg
5.79%
Vitamin B3:1.07mg
5.33%
Vitamin K:5.29µg
5.04%
Vitamin B12:0.26µg
4.4%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.68%
Vitamin C:0.94mg
1.14%
Source:Food.com