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Pumpkin Cake with Chocolate Ganache Recipe

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A moist and tender pumpkin cake warmly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a rich, silky chocolate ganache. This easy fall dessert is perfect for holidays, gatherings, or anytime pumpkin cravings strike.

Ingredients

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  • Pumpkin Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Chocolate Ganache:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter (optional, for shine)

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  • 2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • 3. In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  • 4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir just until combined.
  • 5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • 6. Let cake cool completely.
  • 7. Heat heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over chopped chocolate.
  • 8. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Add butter if using.
  • 9. Pour ganache over cooled cake and spread evenly.
  • 10. Allow ganache to set before slicing.

Notes

  • Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
  • For a layer cake, divide batter between two 9-inch pans.
  • Sprinkle ganache with flaky sea salt for a sweet-salty finish.

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