Well, my first individual baking project was a success. The pumpkin chocolate chip cake was not only delicious, but it was a huge hit with the rest of the family at Thanksgiving. And if anyone is looking for a quick, easy, and tasty cake to whip up in no time, I highly recommend this cake, especially in the fall/winter season.
I’m not too familiar with baking terminology, or frankly writing about cakes at all, but I’ll try my best. I thought the cake was very moist, especially in the middle, and the chocolate chips were plentiful and not too overpowering. I was disappointed in some things, however. The first time my friends and I made this cake, about a month ago, the chocolate chips almost formed a thick layer of chocolate in the middle; it was delicious, especially served warm. But this time, the chips mainly stayed solid, and the cake had to be served at room temp and not warm, because we didn’t want to melt the cream cheese frosting. So that was a bummer, but not too big of a deal. Secondly, I really wish I could’ve served the cake warm! But that would have been extremely difficult with the cream cheese frosting, so we had to compromise.
My favorite part about this cake, other than being extremely simple and quick (which is saying something, considering I am not an experienced baker) is the cream cheese frosting. It goes really well with the slight taste of pumpkin, the decadent chocolate chips, and the dense cake itself. I don’t think any other frosting would do.
When I was making the cake at my parents’ house, my mom said beforehand she didn’t want to help me. And she didn’t! I was so proud of her. But she did warn me that I should level the ingredients in the measuring cups, make sure the oven was ready to go, etc. And she got the ingredients for me, so I was extremely grateful.
Overall, I thought the process was a great experience. I am going to continue to look out for other simple and quick cakes, just like this one, and hopefully I can continue learning from the Cake Queen herself.
Happy Thanksgiving all!
I’m not too familiar with baking terminology, or frankly writing about cakes at all, but I’ll try my best. I thought the cake was very moist, especially in the middle, and the chocolate chips were plentiful and not too overpowering. I was disappointed in some things, however. The first time my friends and I made this cake, about a month ago, the chocolate chips almost formed a thick layer of chocolate in the middle; it was delicious, especially served warm. But this time, the chips mainly stayed solid, and the cake had to be served at room temp and not warm, because we didn’t want to melt the cream cheese frosting. So that was a bummer, but not too big of a deal. Secondly, I really wish I could’ve served the cake warm! But that would have been extremely difficult with the cream cheese frosting, so we had to compromise.
My favorite part about this cake, other than being extremely simple and quick (which is saying something, considering I am not an experienced baker) is the cream cheese frosting. It goes really well with the slight taste of pumpkin, the decadent chocolate chips, and the dense cake itself. I don’t think any other frosting would do.
When I was making the cake at my parents’ house, my mom said beforehand she didn’t want to help me. And she didn’t! I was so proud of her. But she did warn me that I should level the ingredients in the measuring cups, make sure the oven was ready to go, etc. And she got the ingredients for me, so I was extremely grateful.
Overall, I thought the process was a great experience. I am going to continue to look out for other simple and quick cakes, just like this one, and hopefully I can continue learning from the Cake Queen herself.
Happy Thanksgiving all!
Dear HJ,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your cake! I am not a big pumpking fan, but I am a big chocolate fan and this cake was not a strong pumpkin flavor at all. I thought it was moist and yummy, but I can see how it would be good just a little warm when the chips were soft and gooey! Thanks for being my "guest blogger". You surprised me by really knowing your way around a kitchenaid and rubber spatula! I think people would really like this cake as an option when a layer cake is too much work and too big.
Great job, HJ. The cake looks good. I would like to try the recipe sometime, I think my family would love it! I've baked pumpkin chocolate chip bread before and really liked the flavor combination. But your cake with cream cheese frosting sounds absolutely delicious. Are you going to post the recipe?
ReplyDeleteHJ,
ReplyDeleteYour cake was very good! I would not think to put pumpkin and chocolate together, but I liked it a lot. Post the recipe so I can make it for my pinochle group. It will be a perfect size for us. Thanks for sharing!
I loved the cake! I will make this cake for UJ and I and to please him, I will half the choc and add chopped nuts. I just don't make a great big cake for the two of us and this is a really good size. You did a great job and we all just dove right in!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't even cut the chocolate chips in half and add nuts, I'd just add 1/2 C toasted walnuts! Jeez, I never decrease chocolate! ha
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