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Pumpkin Earthquake Cake Recipe

Pumpkin Earthquake Cake Recipe
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Pumpkin Earthquake Cake is a decadent and moist fall-inspired dessert combining rich pumpkin spice cake with a creamy, sweet cream cheese filling swirled throughout and topped with melty chocolate chips. This easy-to-make 9×13 inch cake features warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg and is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy autumn treats.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 13.25 ounce (1 box) spice cake mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup salted butter, melted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 15 ounce can pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided

Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Cake Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the spice cake mix, eggs, melted butter, milk, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and nutmeg until you have a smooth, uniform batter.
  3. Pour Batter: Pour the pumpkin cake batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly to form a smooth layer.
  4. Add Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle half of the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the surface of the pumpkin cake batter.
  5. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the melted butter and powdered sugar and mix until the filling is creamy and well combined.
  6. Dollop and Swirl Filling: Spoon the cream cheese filling evenly over the pumpkin batter. Using a butter knife, gently swirl the cream cheese into the pumpkin batter to create a marbled effect.
  7. Top with Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle the remaining semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly on top of the swirled batter.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until the center is mostly set but still slightly jiggly when gently shaken.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing to allow it to set and enhance flavors.

Notes

  • If you prefer a sweeter cake, you can increase the powdered sugar slightly in the cream cheese filling.
  • Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for easier mixing and smoother batter.
  • This cake keeps well covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • For an extra festive touch, dust the top with powdered sugar or drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
  • You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips according to your preference.

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Keywords: Pumpkin Earthquake Cake, pumpkin cake, cream cheese filling, chocolate chip cake, fall dessert, pumpkin dessert, marbled cake

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