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Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Cake

This easy Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Cake is moist, full of pumpkin spice flavor and the perfect amount of dark chocolate chunks in every piece.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 9 slices
Calories: 239 kcal
Course: Dessert , Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened canned pumpkin purée
  • 2/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 3 ounces dark chocolate chopped (or use 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease and flour an 8x8 baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl whisk together the dry ingredients. In a second bowl whisk together the wet ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients in with the dry and stir together until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chunks.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick or knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes before removing it from the pan. Cool for about an hour total before serving.

Notes

  • 1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice may be used to replace the cinnamon, ginger and cloves.
  • The cake will keep for up to 2 days at room temperature in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Calories 239kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 199mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 21g (42%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 239

% Daily Value*

Calories 239kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 199mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 21g 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.