CHOCOLATE CAKE IN A PUMPKIN
Strange but true: You can bake a chocolate cake right in a pumpkin - and it tastes delicious!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350˚ F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut off the top one-quarter of the pumpkin; reserve. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon and scrape the inside clean. Place the pumpkin on the prepared baking sheet.
- Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder in a medium bowl. Combine the butter, brown sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring, until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves, 3 minutes. Whisk in the chocolate until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat; whisk in the eggs, vanilla and scotch until smooth, then whisk in the flour mixture until combined.
- Pour the batter into the pumpkin, filling it about three-quarters of the way. Add the pumpkin top to the baking sheet, if desired (don't put it on top of the pumpkin). Bake until the cake is browned and rises slightly out of the opening of the pumpkin, about 1 hour. Reduce the oven temperature to 300˚ F and continue baking until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 more minutes. Let cool 3 to 4 hours before slicing.
- Meanwhile, make the butterscotch sauce: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and cook, stirring, until melted and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the heavy cream and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the pumpkin pie spice, salt, vanilla and scotch. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool slightly.
- Slice the cake into wedges, cutting through the pumpkin. Serve with vanilla ice cream and drizzle with the butterscotch sauce.
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Sherali Baz
[email protected]Wow! This cake is amazing! It's so moist and chocolatey, and the pumpkin shape is so festive. I can't wait to make this cake again for my next Halloween party.
Som Lama
[email protected]This is the best chocolate cake recipe I've ever tried! It's so moist and flavorful, and the pumpkin shape is so unique. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
brian livingstone
[email protected]I love this chocolate pumpkin cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The pumpkin shape is so cute and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Sterling Mustang
[email protected]This chocolate pumpkin cake is a definite keeper! It's moist, chocolatey, and has a festive pumpkin shape. It's perfect for Halloween or any other special occasion.
Asian Kiranti
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for Halloween or any other special occasion.
Karl Parvizi
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. It's also a fun and easy recipe to make with kids.
Rabia Ebrahim
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday party and it was a huge hit! The kids loved the pumpkin shape and the chocolate cake was a big hit with everyone.
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[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The cake is beautiful and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Stacy Coetzee
[email protected]I was so impressed with this cake! It was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The chocolate cake was moist and flavorful, and the pumpkin shape was perfect for Halloween.
surak Kumar
[email protected]This cake is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween! It's festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Orville Martinez
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chocolate cake, but this one was amazing! The pumpkin shape was so cute and the cake was moist and decadent.
Tahira Baloch
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for chocolate lovers! The combination of chocolate and pumpkin is perfect, and the cake is incredibly moist and flavorful.
Daniel Anderex
[email protected]I made this cake for a Halloween party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique shape and the chocolate cake was delicious.
Rayhanmd 134
[email protected]My kids loved this cake! They thought it was so much fun to eat a cake shaped like a pumpkin. The chocolate cake was also very tasty.
Nina Morgan
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The pumpkin shape was perfect for Halloween and the chocolate cake was moist and flavorful.
Garry
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The pumpkin-shaped cake was a huge hit with my family and friends. It was moist and chocolatey, and the pumpkin exterior added a nice festive touch.
Mulidi New tv 20
[email protected]This chocolate cake is a delightful treat that combines the classic taste of chocolate with the unique presentation of a pumpkin. The cake was moist and rich, with a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness. The pumpkin exterior added a touch of w