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Moist Chocolate Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Espresso Glaze

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A forgiving, moist chocolate pumpkin bundt cake enhanced with coffee to deepen the chocolate flavor, topped with a rich and bitter espresso glaze for a perfect balance of sweetness.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tbsp strong brewed coffee, cooled (for glaze)
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for glaze)
  • 1/4 tsp espresso powder (optional, for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup bundt pan thoroughly with baking spray or butter and flour.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and cooled brewed coffee until smooth.
  4. Pour wet mixture into dry mixture and gently fold together until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  7. Let cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  8. While cake cools, whisk powdered sugar, 2 tbsp brewed coffee, melted butter, and espresso powder until smooth and pourable.
  9. Drizzle glaze over completely cooled cake and let it drip down the sides before serving.

Notes

Ensure eggs and oil are at room temperature for best emulsion. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough texture. Grease the bundt pan thoroughly to prevent sticking. The coffee enhances chocolate flavor but does not make the cake taste like coffee. Cake tastes better the next day as flavors meld.

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Keywords: pumpkin cake, chocolate bundt cake, espresso glaze, fall baking, easy dessert, pumpkin puree, coffee cake

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