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Moist Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bundt Cake

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A dense yet airy pumpkin bundt cake loaded with gooey chocolate chips, flavored with warm spices and kept moist by buttermilk and oil. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for fall gatherings or cozy weeknight treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree (100% pumpkin, not pie filling)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 ½ cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-12 cup bundt pan thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray containing flour.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the pumpkin puree and vegetable oil.
  5. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the flour. Mix just until combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips using a rubber spatula.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature to prevent the batter from curdling. Do not overmix the batter once flour is added to avoid a tough cake. If the top browns too quickly, tent with aluminum foil halfway through baking. For best results, weigh ingredients for accuracy.

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