Chocolate Marble Pumpkin Loaf Cake proves that chocolate and pumpkin are delicious together! Make this showstopper with chocolate glaze for your next gathering!
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
Dark chocolate and pumpkin meet each other in this fabulous Fall dessert. The cocoa glaze is the perfect topping.
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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Emily Morris says
This looks absolutely amazing in every way possible. Can I just sample some of that glaze through my computer?
Melissa says
Mmm. Now that icing on top just looks sinful. Pinning to make this when companies over so I don't devour the whole thing!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you so much, Melissa! So happy you stopped by!
kristy says
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!!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you, my friend 🙂 I hope we both get to upgrade really soon! xoxo
The Squishy Monster says
This looks like the perfect loaf---that glaze is making me want to cry, it's so gorgeous and glossy!!!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Awww, thank you so much!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
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!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Yay! I am so glad you like the cake. And had a laugh too 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Nancy!
The Café Sucré Farine says
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!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
lol Yes, I think we will be embarrassing him with this story someday 🙂 Thank you, Chris!!
Sues says
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!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Don't we all need those sometimes? 🙂 Thank you, Sues!!
Kristen says
Marble cakes look so fancy and I know how delicious they are! What a great combination.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Great minds, indeed! I love the marbled look of your loaf cake and that glaze is pure heaven!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you, Laura!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
wow great minds think alike on our recipes today! pumpkin cake/bread, with choco swirls, with choc frosting/ganache. Wish we could do a taste-swap of each other's 🙂
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Now that would be super fun! Thanks, Averie!
Anna @ hiddenponies says
LOL, you just convinced me to put off potty training my little man a little longer! Hilarious (now for me, one day for you ;)). This loaf looks like the perfect way to cheer up though!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
At least I can make you guys laugh 🙂 Thanks, Anna!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
Oh my, now that is a weekend! Potty training sure is fun 🙂
This loaf cake looks amazing! The glaze on top has me drooling!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
🙂 Thanks, Erin!
Anne@FromMySweetHeart says
Oh Anna...this looks soooooo good! Pumpkin all swirled up in chocolate and drizzled with MORE chocolate.....this would definitely comfort me ANY DAY! I do hope your toe feels better soon and you get your computer woes straightened out. Your pictures, as always, look fabulous to me!!! : )
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you, sweet Anne! Your comments always make me smile 🙂 xoxo
Avril says
Such a beautiful blog you have Anna! And SUCH a beautiful marble cake...just gorgeous!!! I shall be making your recipe as soon as I possibly can 🙂
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Awww, thank you so much, Avril 🙂 Your cheesecake sounds divine - I'm off to check it out!
Patty says
Wow, your cake is gorgeous! I'm sorry to hear about the accident and your broken computer....it's always an adventure with children in the house;-)
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Yes, it is 🙂 Thank you, Patty!
Liz says
So, so sorry about your computer, Anna! You'll be telling that story for years!!! So glad you could share this gorgeous, decadent cake...I can only imagine the deliciousness! Excellent Chocolate Party post 🙂
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you, Lizzy 🙂
Tiffany/MyCrowdedKitchen says
Ahhh, Anna, I'm so sorry to hear about your computer. But I had to laugh, having four boys and all. 🙂 They are the most precious gifts, but the things they think of just makes me go hmmm and shake my head. Just when I think I've seen it all, they top the last thing they did. SO different from girls for sure. I'm drooling over your cake, sweetie. It's just beautiful! Pinning!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Yeah, somehow I knew it's just a beginning 🙂 Thanks, Tiff!
Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family says
The cake looks delicious and I could totally eat the chocolate icing with a spoon (I already attempted to lick my screen).
So sorry about the toe...kids toys are indeed treacherous. However your son's attempt at being a fire fighter has got me tickled (sorry that I had to laugh at your expense).
I hope you have a great Monday (things can only look up from here...right?)!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I do hope so 🙂 Thank you, sweet Rachel!
Ramona says
Omgosh!! Your son peed on your computer... Ahhhhh! If it wasn't so terrible... I would have to just fall over laughing. You're pretty calm for the situation.. I would be beside myself. Well... this cake is amazing... your marbling is exquisite and the pictures perfect as well!! Happy Monday my friend... I hope there is no more frying in your house other than in the kitchen. 🙂
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
🙂 Let me just say, the cake saved the day. Thank you so much, sweet Ramona!
Jen @ Savory Simple says
What a gorgeous cake! My grandma always used to make something similar to this when I was growing up.
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Yay! Thanks, Jen!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says
A perfect loaf to take your mind off that fried computer. That´s a new one! I have to try that cocoa glaze; there are never enough chocolate recipes to add to my list!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
The glaze is so good you will find yourself eating it with a spoon. 🙂 Thanks, Paula!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
One of the reasons I didn't push Tiffany's potty training too much is being scared of her peeing all over the house.
So sorry to hear about your laptop 🙂
This loaf looks great, love the swirl and the cocoa glaze, mmmm, want some for breakfast
Thanks for joining the #ChocolateParty
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you for hosting, Roxana!
Minnie@thelady8home says
Anna, I am so sorry for your fried computer. My little one had once poured water on my brand new one, and it was never the same again. But this is taking it to a different level, lol! I hope your limp gets better soon.
The marble cake looks so delish....I can imagine the spicy pumpking flavor with the cocoa glaze..yummmm...
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you so much, Minnie 🙂