Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of rich chocolate cake and creamy pumpkin cheesecake with this show-stopping Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Cake. This decadent dessert is sure to impress at any fall gathering or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the pumpkin cheesecake layer:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
For the chocolate cake layers:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as called for on the box)
For the chocolate ganache (optional topping):
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Make the pumpkin cheesecake: Preheat oven to 325°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in the pumpkin, spices, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until combined. Pour into the pan and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until set with a slight jiggle in the center. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Make the chocolate cake: Prepare the cake mix according to package directions and divide the batter evenly between two 9-inch round cake pans. Bake and cool completely. Level the tops if needed.
- Assemble the cake: Place one chocolate cake layer on a serving plate. Carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and place on top. Add the second chocolate cake layer. If using ganache, heat heavy cream until just simmering and pour over chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Pour over the assembled cake and let it drip down the sides. Chill for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This layered dessert is perfect for fall holidays or special occasions.
- Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- You can also frost with cream cheese frosting instead of ganache for a sweeter finish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (total for cheesecake and cake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
