Pumpkin Spice Earthquake Cake
A moist and flavorful pumpkin spice cake with a creamy cheesecake swirl, topped with crunchy nuts and chocolate chips—perfect for fall!
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Spatula
- oven
Ingredients
- 200 g pumpkin puree Canned or homemade.
- 150 g unsalted butter Softened.
- 200 g sugar White granulated sugar.
- 100 g brown sugar For deeper flavor.
- 4 large eggs Room temperature.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
- 250 g flour All-purpose flour.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder For leavening.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cake rise.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon Adds warmth.
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg For extra spice.
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger Ground ginger.
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves Ground cloves.
- 1 pinch salt Balances flavors.
- 200 g cream cheese Softened.
- 100 g powdered sugar For the cheesecake filling.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the filling.
- 100 g chopped walnuts or pecans For crunch.
- 100 g chocolate chips For sweetness.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the batter.
- Carefully pour the remaining pumpkin batter on top and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the chopped walnuts (or pecans) and chocolate chips evenly over the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
This Pumpkin Spice Earthquake Cake is an irresistible fall treat, perfect with a cup of coffee or tea!