Pumpkin Earthquake Cake Recipe
A boxed spice cake mix gets an easy Fall upgrade with pumpkin puree, a rich cream cheese filling, and melty chocolate chips. This cake bakes up with crackly swirls and gooey layers that make every bite irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box spice cake mix (I used Duncan Hines)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the spice cake mix, pumpkin puree, milk, oil, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add melted butter and vanilla to the cream cheese and beat until combined.
- Mix in powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter in dollops.
- Use a wooden skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese into the top layer.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is crackled.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm, or cool completely for cleaner slices.
Notes
- Store tightly covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- To freeze, wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge or microwave in short intervals.
Nutrition
Calories: 467kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 4gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 259mgPotassium: 226mgFiber: 1gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 3012IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand's nutritional values to verify accuracy.
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