Pumpkin Earthquake Cake

Pumpkin Earthquake Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of spice cake, pumpkin, cream cheese, and chocolate chips. It’s so easy to throw together and even easier to eat with all sorts of flavors in each bite! With its pumpkin and chocolate overload, this is a must-make. This recipe is based on my original Earthquake Cake, which has been a fan favorite!

What Is An Earthquake Cake?

What exactly is an earthquake cake? It is similar to a dump cake, but it gets its name from all the cracks and crevices on top when it’s done baking. Just like an earthquake causes the earth to shift and cause cracks in the land, this cake has ingredients that may move around as it is being baked. So, you may see cracks and crevices in the top after it’s baked. It might not be the prettiest presentation, but it’s a pretty smart name if you ask Ingredients & Substitutions

Cake Mix: Look for a 15.25-ounce box of spice cake mix. Do not make the cake as instructed on the box, but follow the instructions for this dessert as written in this specific recipe.

Pure Pumpkin: In this recipe, use pure pumpkin (also known as pumpkin puree), not pumpkin pie filling. Pure pumpkin is cooked pumpkin that is blended or mashed into a smooth texture. There should be no seasoning, spice, flavoring, or sugar added.

Pumpkin Pie Spice: With everything coming up pumpkin during pumpkin spice season (otherwise known as Fall or Autumn), have plenty of pumpkin pie spice on hand. Make your own for the most flavor!

Cream Cheese Filling: Room temperature cream cheese is mixed with melted butter and confectioners’ sugar. Then, it is swirled into the cake mixture.

Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips over the top of the cake