Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
This moist Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake combines pumpkin puree, warm fall spices, and sweet chocolate chips in a soft, tender cake. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Halloween, fall gatherings, or an afternoon treat, this easy homemade dessert is delicious served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with vanilla glaze.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Cooling Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree pumpkin puree
Add-Ins
Optional Topping
- ½ cup powdered sugar for dusting
- 1 cup powdered sugar for vanilla glaze if preferred
- 2-3 tablespoons milk for vanilla glaze
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for vanilla glaze
Prepare the Bundt Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10–12 cup Bundt pan thoroughly, including all the grooves and the center tube. Lightly dust with flour and tap out the excess.
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.
Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the Pumpkin Puree: Mix the pumpkin puree into the butter mixture until combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed just until no large streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter using a spatula. Distribute them evenly throughout the mixture.
Fill and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and spread it evenly. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake away from a chocolate chip comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Cool and Remove: Place the pan on a wire rack and let the cake cool for 15–20 minutes. Carefully invert the pan onto the rack and lift it away. Allow the cake to cool completely before decorating.
Decorate and Serve: Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar or drizzle with vanilla glaze. Slice and serve with coffee, tea, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Use pure pumpkin: Choose plain pumpkin puree rather than pumpkin pie filling.
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Measure flour carefully: Spoon flour into the measuring cup and level it off to avoid a dense cake.
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Prepare the Bundt pan thoroughly: Grease every groove to help the cake release cleanly.
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Avoid overmixing: Mix only until the flour is incorporated for a tender crumb.
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Check doneness: Begin checking around 50 minutes because ovens and Bundt pans vary.
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Cool before removing: Let the cake rest in the pan for 15–20 minutes before inverting.
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Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 5–7 days for best quality.
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Freezer: Wrap slices tightly and freeze for 2–3 months for best quality.
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Serving suggestion: Enjoy with coffee, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Protein: 6 g
- Total Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Note: These are approximate values. Actual nutrition depends on the ingredients and chocolate chips used, portion size, and any optional toppings.