Easy Pumpkin Cake with Whipped Ganache features a super simple spiced pumpkin sour cream cake topped with creamy and light whipped chocolate ganache, for a quick fall treat perfect for any party or craving!
1/4cup(60 grams) sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, at room temperature
2large eggs, at room temperature
1/2cup(100 grams) packed dark brown sugar
1/4cup(50 grams) granulated sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
For the whipped chocolate ganache:
8ounces(227 grams) semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2cupheavy cream
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment or foil, leaving an overhang.
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice.
In a medium bowl, stir together the pumpkin puree, oil, sour cream, eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, then pour in the wet ingredients. Gently stir until just combined.
Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Glass and ceramic pans may take longer to bake than metal. Cool.
For the ganache:
In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the chocolate and cream in 30-second bursts, stirring between each burst, until smooth. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes, or until slightly firmed.
Using an electric stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the ganache until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Spread all over the cooled cake before serving.
The cake can be covered and stored refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Notes
You can easily double this recipe and bake in a 9 by 13-inch baking pan for about 5 minutes longer.