Delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Dessert Cake Recipe

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this decadent pumpkin chocolate dessert cake. Moist and flavorful pumpkin cake is layered with rich chocolate ganache and topped with cream cheese frosting. This dessert is perfect for fall gatherings or any time you're craving a sweet treat.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in the pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
7. Fold in the chocolate chips and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. While the cake is baking, make the chocolate ganache by heating the heavy cream until steaming and pouring it over the chocolate chips.
10. Stir until smooth and set aside to cool slightly.
11. Once the cake has cooled, spread the chocolate ganache over the top.
12. To make the cream cheese frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
13. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy.
14. Spread the frosting over the ganache layer and let set before serving.

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