Description
This gluten-free pumpkin chocolate cake is ultra-moist, rich, and infused with warm pumpkin spice. Made with a gluten-free flour blend and deep cocoa flavors, it’s the perfect indulgent dessert for fall and winter.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free flour blend
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp ginger
- ½ tsp salt
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
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Add-Ins:
- ¾ cup chocolate chips (regular or dairy-free)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs with granulated sugar and brown sugar. Add pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently. Add milk and continue mixing until smooth.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve: Enjoy as is or with frosting, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Dairy-Free Option: Use dairy-free chocolate chips and plant-based milk.
- Add Crunch: Stir in chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Extra Moisture: Add a tablespoon of applesauce.
- Spiced Twist: A pinch of cayenne enhances the chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: gluten-free pumpkin cake, chocolate pumpkin cake, moist gluten-free cake, gluten-free chocolate dessert, pumpkin spice cake