Description
A moist and spiced Halloween Bundt Cake featuring pumpkin and warm autumn spices, topped with a glossy chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your Bundt pan thoroughly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, and oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the chocolate ganache, heat heavy cream until boiling and pour over chocolate chips in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and cool slightly before pouring over the cooled cake.
- Decorate with festive sprinkles or crushed nuts.
Notes
Ensure that all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Use cooking spray for easy removal from the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Halloween, Bundt Cake, Pumpkin Cake, Autumn Dessert, Family Recipe