Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Earthquake Cake. This delightful dessert combines moist pumpkin spice cake with a creamy, luscious cream cheese swirl, creating a mouthwatering treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering or simply treating yourself, this cake will impress everyone around the table. Optional chocolate chips elevate the flavor profile, making it a must-try for pumpkin enthusiasts. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, this decadent cake is sure to become a new favorite in your dessert repertoire!
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) spice cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- Optional: 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine spice cake mix, pumpkin, eggs, water, oil, and sugar; mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl and then beat it together with cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar.
- Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Optionally sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (104g)
- Calories: 353
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 263mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 56mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Do not overmix the batter to maintain fluffiness. Add nuts or substitute chocolate chips according to your preference.