Chaos Cake Pumpkin Spice Disaster (Print)

Pumpkin spice cake with tangy cream cheese swirls and mix-ins for a vibrant, one-of-a-kind autumn treat.

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 1 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
11 - 1 cup pumpkin puree
12 - 3/4 cup vegetable oil
13 - 3 large eggs
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cream Cheese Swirl

15 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
16 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
17 - 1 large egg
18 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Chaos Mix-ins

19 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
20 - 1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
21 - 1/3 cup toffee bits or caramel pieces

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and ground cloves until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat together granulated sugar, light brown sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is completely smooth.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined and no dry streaks remain.
05 - Fold in mini chocolate chips, chopped toasted pecans or walnuts, and toffee bits or caramel pieces, using a spatula to distribute evenly.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread into an even layer.
07 - In a clean bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
08 - Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the pumpkin batter. Using a butter knife, gently swirl the cream cheese through the batter to create a marbled effect.
09 - Bake on the center rack for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
10 - Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. Serve as is, or finish with a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to customize with whatever mix ins you love
  • Big pumpkin flavor with cozy spices
  • Satisfying swirl of sweet cream cheese for creamy pops in every bite
  • Great for making ahead to feed a crowd
02 -
  • High in cozy autumn spices
  • Stays moist for days thanks to pumpkin and oil
  • Super flexible with mix ins for each crowd
03 -
  • Always use parchment for easy lifting and clean slices
  • Room temperature ingredients mix more easily and give the most even swirl
  • Go bold with the swirl do not be afraid to drag your knife deep and wide it looks more artistic that way

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