Pumpkin Swirl Earthquake Cake: The Best Fall Dessert Delight
A delightful pumpkin swirl cake that combines the flavors of fall into a decadent dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, water, and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar and pumpkin spice until smooth.
- Pour half of the cake batter into a greased bundt pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the batter, then pour the remaining batter on top.
- Swirl the batter with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of salt to the cream cheese mixture.
- Top with whipped cream or caramel drizzle for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg