Jul 14 2026
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Buttermilk Pumpkin Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Time1h
Serves12

Make Buttermilk Pumpkin Chocolate Cake Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Frosting Ingredients

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

  5. 5

    Add Chocolate Chips

    Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips gently into the batter.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool the Cake

    Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting Preparation

  1. 8

    Prepare the Frosting

    In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy.

  2. 9

    Add Sugar and Vanilla

    Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and fluffy.

  3. 10

    Frost the Cake

    Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the cake.

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