Chocolate Pumpkin Cake with Ginger Orange Glaze

10 servings

80 minutes

Chocolate pumpkin cake with ginger-orange glaze is a true autumn treat inspired by American cuisine. Its roots trace back to traditional pumpkin desserts, but chocolate adds depth to the flavor while the ginger-orange glaze provides a zesty citrus freshness. The cake is tender and moist with a rich aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. The glaze made from fresh orange and grated ginger harmoniously complements the sweetness of the batter, creating a balance of flavors. This dessert is perfect for cozy family evenings with a cup of hot tea or coffee. It can be served on festive tables or given as a homemade treat. The ideal combination of warm spicy notes and delicate texture makes this cake an unforgettable gastronomic experience.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 492.7
• Proteins: 7.5g
• Fats: 19.6g
• Carbohydrates: 73.7g

Ingredients

• Powdered sugar: 200 g
• Butter: 125 g
• Wheat flour: 300 g
• Cocoa powder: 2 tbsp
• Baking powder: 1 tbsp
• Soda: 0.5 tsp
• Ground cinnamon: 1 tsp
• Ground nutmeg: 0.3 tsp
• Pumpkin: 175 g
• Cream: 100 ml
• Milk chocolate: 150 g
• Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
• Cane sugar: 175 g
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Ginger: 50 g
• Oranges: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 170 degrees. Prepare the mold and grease it.

2. In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon. Set aside.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 300 g
   • Cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons
   • Baking powder: 1 tablespoon
   • Soda: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon

3. Add cream to the pumpkin puree and mix well with a mixer, add melted chocolate, vanilla sugar, and mix well again. Set aside.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 175 g
   • Cream: 100 ml
   • Milk chocolate: 150 g
   • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon

4. In another bowl, beat melted butter with sugar and powdered sugar using a mixer. Gradually add eggs. Whip everything until fluffy.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 125 g
   • Powdered sugar: 200 g
   • Cane sugar: 175 g
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces

5. Add the dry mixture and the pumpkin-chocolate mixture to the eggs. Whisk everything well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 300 g
   • Pumpkin: 175 g
   • Milk chocolate: 150 g

6. Pour the batter into a greased mold. Place the cake in the oven for about 1 hour, checking for doneness with a toothpick.

7. While the cake is baking, we prepare the glaze. Grate ginger and orange zest on a fine grater. In the same bowl, squeeze in orange juice, add powdered sugar, and mix everything well and for a long time.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ginger: 50 g
   • Oranges: 1 piece
   • Powdered sugar: 200 g

8. Remove the cake from the oven, let it cool slightly, and drizzle with icing.