Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree. Mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- Using fresh, high-quality ingredients enhances the flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender.
- Preheating your oven is essential for even baking.
- Allow cakes to cool completely prior to frosting.
- Consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa powder on the frosting for an extra touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg