Description
This Chocolate Pumpkin Marble Cake combines the cozy spice of pumpkin with the rich depth of chocolate in a moist, swirled loaf that’s perfect for fall baking and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, sugars, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
5. Transfer half of the batter to a separate bowl and stir in cocoa powder (and chocolate chips if using).
6. Alternate spoonfuls of pumpkin batter and chocolate batter into the loaf pan.
7. Use a knife to gently swirl the batters for a marbled effect.
8. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a more intense chocolate flavor, add a tablespoon of espresso powder to the chocolate batter.
Top with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of melted chocolate before serving.
Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Perfect for pairing with coffee or spiced tea on cool autumn days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 43
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 40
Keywords: chocolate pumpkin marble cake, fall dessert, pumpkin bread, marbled loaf cake, chocolate swirl cake