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Chocolate Cake Made with Pumpkin

Filed Under: Dessert, Mediterranean Diet Recipes, Recipes Genres

This delicious tasting Chocolate Cake Made with Pumpkin recipe also has applesauce in it. This cake is perfect for fall or holiday enjoyment especially.
4.6 from 10 votes
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This recipe for Chocolate Cake Made with Pumpkin is the perfect fall or holiday season dessert.
I like that is chocolate as well.

Chocolate Cake Made with Pumpkin

Chocolate Cake Made with Pumpkin

Recipes that feature pumpkin are popular this time of the year. I like that pumpkin anything seems to take us from early fall through the holiday season.

There really are some creative ways to add pumpkin to a recipe.
Recently I posted a recipe for Easy Pumpkin Hummus (YUM!). Also, you can see my Blender Pumpkin Soup Recipe here.

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YOU MAY BE WONDERING WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF EATING PUMPKIN?

This orange member of the squash family is actually quit nutritious to eat.
Pumpkins really do have some nutrients in them making them a healthy choice. health.

I should also mention that pumpkins are rather low in calories having about 30 calories in a cup.
Pumpkins are also loaded in Vitamin A, which is needed for vision and our immune system.
Also worth noting is that pumpkins are a healthy and filling food in addition to tasting good in recipes such as this one.

There are a few ingredients that you will need for this recipe that you may not have on hand.

For the pumpkin, you will need to use pumpkin puree. The easiest way to use pumpkin is to use a 15 ounce can of the puree which you can find here.

Also needed for this recipe is unsweetened cocoa.
Please make sure that you are using unsweetened cocoa powder and not hot chocolate or Dutch chocolate. Unsweetened cocoa powder can be found here.

Tips for making Chocolate Cake Made with Pumpkin

I mentioned above that the easiest way to use pumpkin is to use a 15 ounce can of the puree which you can find here.

Here are a few more tips for making this chocolate cake.

  1. This cake recipe calls for sugar. You can use a sugar alternative instead. Please use a granular sugar alternative that measures 1:1 with sugar. Also, add an extra teaspoon of milk and lower the oven temperature to 325.
  2. I just mentioned that milk is needed in this recipe. Alternatively, depending on the fat level that you are willing to have in your cake (and let’s face it, we all like a moist cake) you can use a heavy cream instead.
  3. This recipe calls for unsweetened apple sauce. You can make your own unsweetened apple sauce using this recipe.

This chocolate cake is intended to be a healthier cake than you may be use to.

While it is chocolate and a cake, we are adding ingredients that may not be as unhealthy as other ingredients.
On the downside, you may not find this cake to be as sweet or moist as you would expect a regular chocolate cake to be.

Because this cake is made with canned pumpkin, it could be made year round if desired.
However, you could make a substitution for the pumpkin. What comes to mind for me is adding a couple of cups of grated zucchini to this recipe for a zucchini cake.

This recipe makes a an average sized cake.

I like the idea of using a bundt pan to bake it in. However, any 9 X 13 sized pan should work well with this recipe.

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  • Easy Pumpkin Risotto Recipe
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Chocolate Cake Made with Pumpkin

Chocolate Cake Made with Pumpkin

Chocolate Cake Made with Pumpkin

Earlier I mentioned that the easiest way to find pumpkin puree is to use a 15 ounce can of the puree which you can find here.

Also needed for this recipe is unsweetened cocoa.
Please make sure that you are using unsweetened cocoa powder and not hot chocolate or Dutch chocolate. Unsweetened cocoa powder can be found here.

Chocolate Cake Made with Pumpkin

This is a healthier chocolate cake recipe than many of the others that are available. Feel free to substitute your favorite ingredients as needed to make this recipe to your liking.

Here are the ingredients needed for this cake recipe.

  • All Purpose Flour– 2 ½ cups. I have not tried whole wheat flour in this recipe.
  • Baking Soda– 2 teaspoons.
  • Baking Powder– 1 teaspoon.
  • Salt– ½ teaspoon.
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – ½ cup.
  • Granulated Sugar– 1 ½ cups. I mentioned above that you can use a sugar alternative instead. Please use a granular sugar alternative that measures 1:1 with sugar. Also, add an extra teaspoon of milk and lower the oven temperature to 325.
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice– 1 teaspoon.
  • Pumpkin Puree– 1 can. 15 ounce can of the puree which you can find here.
  • Eggs- 3
  • Oil- ½ cup. Suitable oil choices include sunflower, canola, peanut, avocado, or coconut oil.
  • Unsweetened Apple Sauce– ½ cup. You can make your own unsweetened apple sauce using this recipe.
  • Milk- 1 cup. Keep in mind that the fattier the milk, the more moist your cake will be. Also, you can use a heavy cream instead.
  • Vanilla Extract– 2 teaspoons.

Chocolate Cake Made with Pumpkin

  • Preheat your oven to 350 and prep your bundt pan or 9 X 13 sized pan for nonstick.
  • In a medium mixing bowl use a whisk or fork to blend together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • Next, in another mixing bowl use a fork or whisk to blend together the unsweetened cocoa, sugar, and pumpkin spice.
  • Now, in a large mixing bowl, combine together the contents from the first bowl (flour etc) with the contents from the second bowl (unsweetened cocoa etc).
  • Add the eggs one at a time, stirring gently between additions and then the other ingredients. Mix until blended, avoiding over mixing for best results.
  • Bake your cake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

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This delicious tasting Chocolate Cake Made with Pumpkin recipe also has applesauce in it. This cake is perfect for fall or holiday enjoyment especially.
Chocolate Cake Made with Pumpkin
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4.6 from 10 votes

Chocolate Cake Made with Pumpkin

This delicious tasting Chocolate Cake Made with Pumpkin recipe also has applesauce in it. This cake is perfect for fall or holiday enjoyment especially.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time50 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Search Result: baked, cake, chocolate, cocoa, pumpkin
Servings: 16
Servings: 1g
Author: Food, Wine, and Love

Equipment

  • McCormick Pumpkin Pie Spice, 2 OZ
  • HERSHEY'S Natural Unsweetened 100% Hot Cocoa, Baking, 23 Ounce Can
  • Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin, 15 Ounce

Ingredients

  • All Purpose Flour– 2 ½ cups. I have not tried whole wheat flour in this recipe.
  • Baking Soda– 2 teaspoons.
  • Baking Powder– 1 teaspoon.
  • Salt– ½ teaspoon.
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – ½ cup.
  • Granulated Sugar– 1 ½ cups. I mentioned above that you can use a sugar alternative instead. Please use a granular sugar alternative that measures 1:1 with sugar. Also add an extra teaspoon of milk and lower the oven temperature to 325.
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice– 1 teaspoon.
  • Pumpkin Puree– 1 can. 15 ounce can of the puree which you can find here.
  • Eggs- 3
  • Oil- ½ cup. Suitable oil choices include sunflower canola, peanut, avocado, or coconut oil.
  • Unsweetened Apple Sauce– ½ cup. You can make your own unsweetened apple sauce using this recipe.
  • Milk- 1 cup. Keep in mind that the fattier the milk the more moist your cake will be. Also, you can use a heavy cream instead.
  • Vanilla Extract– 2 teaspoons.

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 and prep your bundt pan or 9 X 13 sized pan for nonstick.
  • In a medium mixing bowl use a whisk or fork to blend together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • Next, in another mixing bowl use a fork or whisk to blend together the unsweetened cocoa, sugar, and pumpkin spice.
  • Now, in a large mixing bowl, combine together the contents from the first bowl (flour etc) with the contents from the second bowl (unsweetened cocoa etc).
  • Add the eggs one at a time, stirring gently between additions and then the other ingredients. Mix until blended, avoiding over mixing for best results.
  • Bake your cake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Recipe Notes

THIS RECIPE MAKES A AN AVERAGE SIZED CAKE.

I like the idea of using a bundt pan to bake it in. However, any 9 X 13 sized pan should work well with this recipe.
The easiest way to use pumpkin is to use a 15 ounce can of the puree which you can find here.
Also needed for this recipe is unsweetened cocoa.Please make sure that you are using unsweetened cocoa powder and not hot chocolate or Dutch chocolate. Unsweetened cocoa powder can be found here.
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that the links on this website, and specifically on this post, that lead to other sites may be affiliate links.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 297mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g
Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!

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