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Pumpkin Spice Earthquake Cake

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!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Fall Baking
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Spatula
  • oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until well combined.
  6. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared baking dish.
  8. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the batter.
  9. Carefully pour the remaining pumpkin batter on top and spread it evenly.
  10. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts (or pecans) and chocolate chips evenly over the top.
  11. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  12. 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!