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Spiced Pumpkin Earthquake Cake

Spiced Pumpkin Earthquake Cake
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Spiced Pumpkin Earthquake Cake is a rich and gooey autumn dessert combining warm fall spices with moist pumpkin puree and luscious cream cheese swirls. This layered cake offers a comforting and festive treat perfect for holidays or cozy evenings, presenting a visually stunning marbled effect and a delightfully tender crumb.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon clove powder

Cream Cheese Swirl

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: Beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar, one egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy, forming the luscious swirl that creates the cake’s signature earthquake effect.
  2. Mix the Pumpkin Batter: In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, two eggs, and vanilla extract. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove powder. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet pumpkin mixture until just combined to keep the batter light and tender.
  3. Assemble the Layers: Grease a baking pan and spread half of the spiced pumpkin batter evenly. Dollop half of the cream cheese mixture over the batter and gently swirl it using a knife or skewer. Repeat with the remaining pumpkin batter and cream cheese mixture to create the marbled earthquake look.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
  5. Cool Before Serving: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan to set the layers and enhance the gooey texture, ensuring each slice reveals the beautiful marbling.

Notes

  • Use softened cream cheese at room temperature to ensure smooth mixing without lumps.
  • Gently fold the batter ingredients to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender crumb.
  • Freshly ground cinnamon and nutmeg enhance the vibrant autumn flavors.
  • Use an oven thermometer to maintain the correct baking temperature.
  • Swirl the cream cheese and pumpkin layers carefully to achieve the authentic earthquake effect without fully blending.

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Keywords: spiced pumpkin cake, earthquake cake, fall dessert, cream cheese swirl, autumn spices, pumpkin dessert

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