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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Chocolate Cake with Pumpkin Filling

    Published: Nov 18, 2018 Modified: Jan 5, 2023 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Chocolate Cake with Pumpkin Filling is the perfect seasonal addition to your Thanksgiving table.  A light, moist chocolate cake, filled with creamy sweet pumpkin filling and topped with a not too sweet chocolate ganache.  Move over pumpkin pie!

    Chocolate Cake with Pumpkin Filling

    Am I the only one here who is totally screwed up by the time change?  I am waking up at 4:30 every. single. day.

    It's doing a real number on my eye bags and my attitude! My husband goes to work super early and is up at 5:30 so we are in an early morning routine here. I will say, just between you and me, he cannot be quiet in the A.M. I mean really, do you know how to open a door knob without waking up the whole house?  Could you possibly put on your big clunky shoes right before you go out the door?

    How mean am I?  He's going to work for Pete's sake. Please don't tell him I said any of this.

    Chocolate Cake with Pumpkin Filling - moist chocolate cake, filled with creamy sweet pumpkin filling topped with a not too sweet chocolate ganache

    Fortunately waking up at 4:30 gives me more time for baking.  I am all about baking this holiday season so you'll be seeing more sweets than normal here.

    I have made this Chocolate Cake with Pumpkin Filling for years now and it never fails to impress.  I found it in the 2006 version of Better Homes and Gardens.

    Chocolate Cake with Pumpkin Filling - moist chocolate cake, filled with creamy sweet pumpkin filling topped with a not too sweet chocolate ganache

    The cake is fairly simple to put together. I love chocolate cakes with buttermilk because they come out so moist with the perfect texture.  If you need to make the cake gluten free just use this recipe for my Chocolate Cupcakes.

    Pumpkin filling anyone?  I have been known to slather any extra on toast.  Don't judge. You will be amazed at how good cream cheese, pumpkin, and sugar taste when whipped together.

    Chocolate Cake with Pumpkin Filling - moist chocolate cake, filled with creamy sweet pumpkin filling topped with a not too sweet chocolate ganache

    There's something about layer cakes that are so fancy, don't you think?

    Who needs pumpkin pie? I never liked it anyway!

    Chocolate Cake with Pumpkin Filling - moist chocolate cake, filled with creamy sweet pumpkin filling topped with a not too sweet chocolate ganache

    Hello, furry puppy. Want some cake?

    Chocolate Cake with Pumpkin Filling

    Chocolate Cake with Pumpkin Filling

    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 535kcal

    Ingredients

    • Cake:
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • 1 cup water
    • ⅔ cup canola oil
    • 2 cups sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour I used Bob's Red Mill Organic
    • ¾ cup cocoa powder
    • Filling:
    • 1 8 oz package of cream cheese room temperature
    • ⅓ cup canned pumpkin
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
    • Ganache:
    • ½ cup whipping cream
    • 4 oz semisweet chocolate chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350º F.
    • Spray two round 9x2 cake pans with cooking spray and line with parchment. I buy the precut round parchment liners. Then spray the parchment too.
    • In a large bowl mix the buttermilk thru salt with a whisk.
    • Add flour and cocoa powder and whisk until combined.
    • Pour evenly into two prepared pans.
    • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Do not overcook.
    • Mix all filling ingredients in a stand mixer (or hand mixer) until smooth. There might be some cream cheese lumpiness so keep mixing.
    • When cakes are completely cool you can assemble.
    • Spread filling over one layer of cake and top with a second layer.
    • Make the ganache by bringing whipped cream to a low boil of medium-high heat.
    • Remove from heat and add chocolate. Let it stand for five minutes then stir until smooth.
    • Let it cool for about ten minutes and stir again.
    • Pour over cake letting it drip down the sides. Put in refrigerator until set.

    Notes

    I have also made this cake gluten free using Bob's Red Mill 1 To 1 Gluten Free Flour.  Just sub out the regular flour for this one.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 1575IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2.7mg
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    This recipe is from Better Homes and Gardens.

     

     

     

    Chocolate Cake with Pumpkin Filling

    About Karen Kelly

    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach, freelance food writer, and blogger. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten-free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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    1. Sarah Scherer

      November 18, 2016 at 6:13 am

      Karen this looks so good. When you made it for the teacher's luncheon, I hear it flew off the platter in minutes! Thanks for sharing this recipe. I can't wait to make it. (And agree on noisy husbands in the morning!)

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      • Karen Kelly

        November 18, 2016 at 6:20 am

        Thanks love!

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    2. Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen

      November 18, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      Wow! What a seasonally sensational cake Karen! Perfect for the Thanksgiving dessert menu! I love that pumpkin filling!

      Reply
    3. Michelle | The Secret Ingredient Is

      November 21, 2016 at 10:10 am

      Gorgeous cake and so festive for Thanksgiving! That pumpkin filling has my name written all over it. Also 4:30 am?! Oh man, that is so impressive. Have a great Thanksgiving Karen!

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    4. annie@ciaochowbambina

      November 21, 2016 at 1:12 pm

      I'm with you! I'll take this over pumpkin pie any day of the week! I can't handle the shine on that frosting!! Oh my!

      Reply

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