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Chocolate Marble Pumpkin Loaf Cake

Published: Oct 1, 2012 · Modified: Jun 5, 2019 by Anna 44 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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Chocolate Marble Pumpkin Loaf Cake proves that chocolate and pumpkin are delicious together! Make this showstopper with chocolate glaze for your next gathering!

Pumpkin loaf cake with chocolate glaze on cutting board.

 

 

CHOCOLATE MARBLE PUMPKIN LOAF CAKE

Dark chocolate marble pumpkin loaf cake with the best cocoa glaze ever! This cake is so easy to make and looks pretty too. Who doesn't like a dark chocolate marble in their cake? The pumpkin and pumpkin spice flavor comes through and together they please your taste buds with delight. Now about the glaze. I love this glaze! It's so simple and has a very rich cocoa flavor. It is not too sweet. Just enough.

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CHOCOLATE MARBLE PUMPKIN LOAF CAKE RECIPE:

Chocolate Marble Pumpkin Loaf Cake

Author: Anna
Dark chocolate and pumpkin meet each other in this fabulous Fall dessert. The cocoa glaze is the perfect topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 servings
Calories 391 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 ¼ c granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • ½ c milk
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 c canned pumpkin about half of the 15 oz. can
  • 1 ¾ c all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3 oz . dark chocolate chopped
  • ¼ c salted butter
  • 3 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1,5 tablespoon milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ¾ c powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease and dust with flour a 9"x5"x3" loaf pan. Set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients ( flour, baking powder, salt and spices ). Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the wet ingredients ( eggs, sugar, butter, milk, pumpkin and vanilla ). Beat until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients and beat on low until just combined.
  • Melt chocolate in a double boiler.
  • Scoop out ⅓ of the pumpkin batter into a small bowl and add the melted chocolate. Stir with a wooden spoon until uniform in color.
  • To achieve the marbled effect, scoop ¼ cup pf pumpkin batter onto the bottom of your loaf pan. Top with 2 tablespoons of chocolate batter and do not stir. Repeat until you used up both of the batters.
  • Bake for 65 to 70 minutes, or until the toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer onto a cooling rack.
  • Cool completely before glazing.
  • Make the glaze, by melting the butter in a double boiler. When the butter has only few pieces left to melt, add cocoa powder and whisk until all combined. Remove from heat.
  • Add milk and vanilla and whisk well.
  • Add powdered sugar, ¼ cup at a time and whisk well.
  • Pour over cake.

Notes

Recipe for loaf cake adapted from Better Homes and Gardens Magazine November 2011 issue Recipe for cocoa glaze: Crunchy Creamy Sweet original

Nutrition

Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 4705IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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  1. Emily Morris says

    October 08, 2012 at 5:28 am

    This looks absolutely amazing in every way possible. Can I just sample some of that glaze through my computer?

    Reply
  2. Melissa says

    October 04, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    Mmm. Now that icing on top just looks sinful. Pinning to make this when companies over so I don't devour the whole thing!

    Reply
    • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      October 05, 2012 at 11:22 pm

      Thank you so much, Melissa! So happy you stopped by!

      Reply
  3. kristy says

    October 04, 2012 at 6:28 am

    OH MAN, Anna!!! I'm torn between laughing hysterically and feeling really bad for you...mostly I feel really bad. If it makes you feel any better, I'm still using my old, old, old phone after dropping my iPhone in the harbor in Sitka, Alaska.

    This has got to be the best looking pumpkin loaf I've ever seen!!

    Reply
    • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      October 05, 2012 at 11:21 pm

      Thank you, my friend 🙂 I hope we both get to upgrade really soon! xoxo

      Reply
  4. The Squishy Monster says

    October 03, 2012 at 10:47 pm

    This looks like the perfect loaf---that glaze is making me want to cry, it's so gorgeous and glossy!!!

    Reply
    • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      October 05, 2012 at 11:19 pm

      Awww, thank you so much!

      Reply
  5. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    October 02, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    OMG too funny about your son! I'm sorry for the loss of the computer but you've got to admit, it's a great story! Thankfully you had these amazing loaf to comfort yourself with. Seriously - that gorgeous, glossy glaze dripping over top of the loaf is making me drool!

    Reply
    • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      October 05, 2012 at 11:13 pm

      Yay! I am so glad you like the cake. And had a laugh too 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Nancy!

      Reply
  6. The Café Sucré Farine says

    October 02, 2012 at 11:45 am

    Anna, I can't believe that happened, you have a very talented young son! 🙂 I think this story may be one that goes into the family hall of fame! I can see why you needed a piece of this delicious looking cake! I would have had a BIG one!

    Reply
    • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      October 05, 2012 at 11:32 pm

      lol Yes, I think we will be embarrassing him with this story someday 🙂 Thank you, Chris!!

      Reply
  7. Sues says

    October 02, 2012 at 10:13 am

    Awww so sad about your computer! But maybe just maybe it will make for a hilarious story when your little one is all grown up?! But for now, boo 🙁

    However, I think this cake really must help make things a little better. The ultimate comfort right there!

    Reply
    • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      October 05, 2012 at 11:23 pm

      Don't we all need those sometimes? 🙂 Thank you, Sues!!

      Reply
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