Dessert
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake with Cinnamon Ginger Cream Cheese Frosting
TIP: Additional orange zest, candied ginger, and chocolate chips make an enticing topping for this cake.
Compatible with
Allergies
Tip: Allergy Advice
This dish contains the following allergens: Eggs, Milk/Dairy
Cooking mode
Step-by-step instruction without your screen going to sleep
- 3 cups water, for steaming
- Nonstick cooking spray
CAKE
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
FROSTING
- 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon candied ginger
- Zest and 1 tablespoon juice of 1 navel orange
Utensils
- Deluxe Reversible Rack
- Large Bowl
- Whisk
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Step 1
Pour 3 cups of water into the pot. Spray Ninja Multi-Purpose Pan (or 8-inch round baking pan) with nonstick cooking spray.
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Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and chocolate chips.
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Step 3
In a separate large bowl, add the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and maple syrup. Whisk together, then fold in the dry ingredients until smooth. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
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Step 4
Place the pan on the bottom layer of the Deluxe Reversible Rack in the lower position, then place the rack in the pot.
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Step 5
Close the lid and move slider to STEAMCRISP. Select STEAM & BAKE, set the temperature to 285°F, and set the time for 20 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin cooking (PrE will display for approx. 20 minutes as the unit steams, then the timer will start counting down).
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Step 6
When cooking is complete, remove the rack with the pan and let cool.
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Step 7
While the cake cools, use a hand or stand mixer to combine all frosting ingredients.
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Step 8
When the cake has completely cooled, frost and serve.