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Spicy Pumpkin Cake with Chocolate Chunks




Source of Recipe


Kraft Foods






Recipe Introduction


Start with a simple boxed cake mix, and add a few simple ingredients to take it to a whole new level. The combination of pumpkin and chocolate is absolutely scrumptious. A sure-fire hit with your family and guests.





List of Ingredients



• 1 (18.25 ounce) package spice cake mix
  
• 1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened, divided
  
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
  
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  
• 6 (1 ounce) squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, coarsely chopped
  
• 1/2 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
  
• 2 tablespoons sugar
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare cake mix as directed on package, reducing water to 1/2 cup and increasing oil to 1/2 cup. Add half of the cream cheese, the pumpkin, cinnamon and ginger. Beat on medium speed until well blended. Stir in chopped chocolate. Pour into greased 12-cup fluted tube pan or 10-inch tube pan.
   
2. Bake 40 to 45 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 min. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack.
   
3. Mix remaining cream cheese, whipped topping and sugar until well blended. Spread on top of cooled cake. Cut into 16 slices to serve.
   






Final Comments


Yield: 16 servings