Description
A delicious blend of rich chocolate and spiced pumpkin, this cake offers a cozy, delightful treat perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 large Egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Cinnamon Chips
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (must be cold for whipping)
- 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree (100% pure pumpkin)
- 1 tablespoon Unflavored Powdered Gelatin
- ½ cup Salted Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup Butterscotch Chips
- 8 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (must be cold)
- 1 cup Salted Caramel Chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the cinnamon chips gently.
- Divide the batter between the two prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Hydrate the gelatin with cold water, then whisk together the heavy cream, pumpkin puree, and melted chocolate until fluffy. Fold in gelatin and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Spread half of the pumpkin mousse over one of the cooled cakes, add the second cake layer, and top with the remaining mousse.
- Drizzle with salted caramel sauce and sprinkle with butterscotch chips.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Allow cakes to cool fully before adding mousse to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American