Q: Can I make this Halloween Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Cake ahead of time?

A: Yes! This easy halloween pumpkin chocolate swirl cake can be baked a day in advance. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 3 days. The flavors often intensify, making this pumpkin halloween cake even more delicious.

Q: Can I adapt this recipe into pops cake Sarah Hanneche style?

A: Absolutely! Pour the pumpkin and chocolate batter into mini molds or popsicle sticks for individual portions. This variation keeps the rich chocolate ribbons and tender texture of the halloween pumpkin chocolate swirl cake with cocoa powder intact.

Q: What makes this cake similar to cake brownie Halima Filali or cake chocolat Halima Filali?

A: The combination of moist pumpkin and rich chocolate swirls creates a dense, fudgy texture reminiscent of cake brownie Halima Filali and the rich flavor profile of cake chocolat Halima Filali. It’s the perfect blend of comfort and indulgence.

Q: Can I try a Pioneer Woman–style version of this dessert?

A: Yes! The halloween pumpkin chocolate swirl cake pioneer woman version can be topped with cream cheese frosting, chocolate chips, or caramel drizzle. This elevates the easy halloween pumpkin chocolate swirl cake while keeping it festive and family-friendly.

Halloween Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Cake – Easy & Moist Recipe 2025

Name: Halloween Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8-10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup pumpkin purée; ½ cup granulated sugar; ½ cup brown sugar; ½ cup vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ½ teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 3 tablespoons milk; 2 tablespoons sugar; Optional: ¼ cup melted chocolate for extra richness

Description

A festive blend of creamy pumpkin spice batter and rich chocolate ribbons, this Halloween Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Cake delivers the perfect balance of autumn warmth and decadent cocoa. With its marbled swirl effect and soft, moist texture, it’s an easy show-stopping pumpkin halloween cake ideal for parties, family gatherings, or cozy fall nights. This recipe captures the charm of a brownie-style swirl while keeping everything simple, seasonal, and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

Scale

🛒 Ingredients (for one 9-inch cake or loaf-style swirl cake):

For the Pumpkin Batter:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup pumpkin purée
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt

For the Chocolate Swirl:

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons sugar
Optional: ¼ cup melted chocolate for extra richness

Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Batter

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round or loaf pan.
In a bowl, whisk flour, spices, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, mix pumpkin, sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Combine wet and dry mixtures until just incorporated.

Step 2: Make the Chocolate Swirl

In a small bowl, mix cocoa powder, milk, and sugar to form a smooth chocolate paste.
Stir in optional melted chocolate for a richer swirl.

Step 3: Assemble the Cake

Pour ⅔ of the pumpkin batter into the pan.
Add dollops of the chocolate mixture.
Add remaining pumpkin batter and finish with more chocolate dollops.
Drag a skewer through the batter in figure-eight motions to create a swirl.

Step 4: Bake

Bake for 45–55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Notes

Freeze the batter for 10 minutes before swirling for cleaner marble patterns.
Add chocolate chips for a deeper cocoa flavor reminiscent of cake brownie Halima Filali.
For a pops cake Sarah Hanneche spin, bake the recipe in mini molds.
Prefer a Pioneer Woman–style dessert? Top with spiced cream cheese frosting.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
Category: Dessert / Halloween Cake
Method: Baked / Marbled
Cuisine: American