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Two-tone Pumpkin and Chocolate Cake

17/11/2023

The two-tone pumpkin and chocolate cake is a delicious autumnal dessert that combines the sweet and slightly earthy flavor of pumpkin with the richness of chocolate. Here’s a recipe you might like to try.

Ingredients

For the pumpkin batter:

  • 200 g of cooked pumpkin, puréed
  • 150 g of sugar
  • 100 ml of sunflower seed oil
  • 200 g of all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 sachet of baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (optional)
  • A pinch of salt

For the chocolate batter:

  • 150 g of dark chocolate
  • 2 eggs
  • 50 g of sugar
  • 50 ml of sunflower seed oil
  • 50 ml of milk
  • 150 g of all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 sachet of baking powder
  • A pinch of salt

Preparation

  1. Start by preheating the oven to 180 °C and greasing and flouring a 24cm springform pan.

  2. Prepare the pumpkin batter by mixing the pumpkin purée with sugar and oil. Add the eggs one at a time, incorporating well each time. Combine the sifted flour with baking powder, ground cinnamon if you desire a spicy touch, and a pinch of salt. Mix until you get a smooth batter.

  3. For the chocolate batter, melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave and let it cool slightly. In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the oil, milk, and melted chocolate. Finally, incorporate the sifted flour with the baking powder and a pinch of salt.

  4. Pour the pumpkin batter into the pan first, then gently overlay the chocolate batter on top. To create a marbled effect, you can swirl a skewer or the tip of a knife through the batters in circular motions.

  5. Bake the cake for about 40-45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

  6. Let the cake cool slightly before removing it from the pan and serving.

Interesting Facts

Pumpkin is a very versatile ingredient in cooking, and not just for savory dishes. In the world of sweets, it is appreciated for its natural sweetness and softness it brings to preparations.

To make this cake even more “Italian,” you could add some crumbled amaretto biscuits or a touch of amaretto liqueur to the pumpkin mixture for a flavor that recalls traditional Italian tastes. Enjoy your meal!