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Chocolate Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirled Coffee Cake

This delightful Chocolate Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirled Coffee Cake combines rich chocolate and earthy pumpkin flavors, creating a warm and inviting dessert perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In another large bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredient mix to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Divide the batter in half and mix half of the batter with cocoa powder.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Baking
  1. In your prepared loaf pan, add half of the pumpkin batter, followed by half of the cocoa batter. Then, add the cream cheese mixture and spread it evenly. Finish with the remaining half of each batter and use a knife to swirl them together gently.
  2. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For gluten-free options, use a gluten-free flour blend. Check ingredients for gluten-free certifications. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze slices for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or warm in the microwave for 20 seconds before serving.