Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Cake. With layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling, and decadent chocolate ganache, it’s a perfect dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Cake Layers:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
For the Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix on medium speed until well combined. Gradually add hot water and continue mixing until the batter is smooth.
- Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Make the Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling:
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Place one chocolate cake layer on your cake stand. Spread half of the pumpkin cheesecake filling over it.
- Top with the second cake layer, add the remaining cheesecake filling, then cover with the last cake layer.
- Chocolate Ganache:
- Place chocolate chips in a bowl. Heat the cream until it simmers, then pour over the chocolate. Let sit for 1-2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache over the top of the cake, allowing some to drip down the sides.
- Final Touch:
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours to set the cheesecake filling before serving.
Notes
Allow the cake to set for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg