We have had exactly 3 days of Fall here in Utah. We are now expecting snow this weekend. So sad… I love Fall and it comes and goes so quickly here it is a little depressing. But to make up for the cold, I love to make Fall inspired sweets. One of which is this delicious pumpkin cake. Make sure you serve this with a cold glass of milk, because it is rich, but oh so good! I’ll be back next week with some more Fall inspired dishes that are sure to make your mouth water. Cross your fingers for me that I’ll get my camera back soon!!!!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake with a Cinnamon Cream Cheese Drizzle
recipe by Stephanie
For the cake:
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
dash nutmeg
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 15 ounce can pureed pumpkin
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups chocolate chips
For the Drizzle:
2 ounces fat free cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
2. Using a mixer, beat the butter and the sugar until fluffy. Add the pumpkin and mix until well incorporated. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla. Slowly add the dry ingredients until well incorporated. Add chocolate chips.
3. Pour batter into a greased 9X13 baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees for about 35-40 minutes or until set. Set aside to cool completely.
4. Mix all ingredients for the drizzle until smooth and creamy. Drizzle over cooled cake.
That cake looks wonderful! I love pumpkin and the fall flavors we can enjoy right now.
SNOW??? omg..it was 87 her in Tampa today! you cake looks so very yummy and very fall.
Wow, Stephanie, this cake looks wonderful. I love pumpkin cakes and breads and the combo with the cinnamon cream cheese looks fantastic!
This sounds so good- I was just looking for a pumpkin recipe, too! I don’t envy the weather in UT, that’s why we moved to So Cal!
Not really fall here either- it’s been like 90 degrees!
Your cake looks awesome! I love the cinnamon cream cheese drizzle…mmmm
I can’t believe you are expecting snow, that is just crazy to me. I sweat like a pig at the park with the kids today.
Yeah- I can’t believe snow already. Lame. I love the beautiful fall leaves here in UT. Thanks for the yummy recipe. I already made it today. I couldn’t resist!
This looks SOOOOO good! I love anything pumpkin and would be pefect for the crisp autumn day we had today. I can’t wait to try it….thanks for ruining my diet
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Here is AZ fall passes us by, too. So sad. I will definitely have to make this to bring the illusion of fall. Sounds and looks divine!
Snow allready? I’m still in a tshirt! Oh well, eat some cake, ok?
This looks SO good!!!! I think I would cry if we got snow this early. It’s totally possible, but so far we’re good!
I totally hear ya – I wish fall lasted longer here!! And as excited as I am for it to cool off this year, I’m not excited for snow yet! And I’m a lover of pumpkin, so this has my mouth watering!
I love pumpkin anything.
And I agree, autumn doesn’t last long enough here.
i can’t believe you are going to get snow already! yuck!
pumpkin and chocolate chip go together very well! love it!
This cake looks like it will be amazing! I can’t wait to get home to make it
Oh what a great combo here. I love this drizzle. I saw some pumkin and cc cookies somewhere on blogger-land. I must try this cake!!!! I’m soooo hungry!!
Amazing!! This looks so incredible good. I might have just found my dessert for Thanksgiving! Thanks so much.
hey! You didn’t share with me! Now I’m not sharing anymore brownies with you! j/k, but I want to make this frosting for something! Hope you enjoyed Red Mango. Next time I’m getting the bigger size…oh wait, that was the biggest!
MMMMMM!
Bring on the pumpkin! AND the homemade cider! Isn’t that why fall exists? I can smell it already!
Delish! I love your blog!
Beautiful fall cake Steph! Love everything about it!
I absolutely love pumpkin cake. Just look at that drizzle…I am in love!
You had fall and Chicago had summer. I wish I had Fall. This looks really good.
I absolutely love pumpkin and this looks amazing!
Stephanie this sounds perfect for fall! You make the most beautiful creations!
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This looks great! I am deciding on which to make …this or your apple cake.
Oh that looks wonderful!
That looks so good!
Stephanie, I have a question. Can I make the cake without the wheat flour and use all reg. flour? E-mail me please @ kellymiller83@msn.com.
This looks delicious!!!!
I love anything with pumpkin in it! Also, I’ve given you the Kreativ Blogger Award! Check it out at http://www.thebradleeduncans.blogspot.com.
Thanks!
The perfect dessert for October. Looks scrumptious!
I love this! Pumpkin with chocolate chips is such a great combo!
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Has anybody had a apple cider slush ? mmmmm they are GREAT !!!! PUT SOME APPLE CIDER IN A smoothie machine & add a few ice cubes & set your machine on slushie if not thick enough add more ice cubes until it is right start with 1 cup of cider 1st. you can find the machines @ walmarts , meijers & maybe kmarts or try drug stores, great infestment.