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    Home » Keto Cakes » Keto Pumpkin Earthquake Cake

    Published: Nov 5, 2020 · Modified: Oct 29, 2021 by Carolyn

    Keto Pumpkin Earthquake Cake

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    Pumpkin Earthquake Cake: a deliciously twisted keto pumpkin spice cake with cream cheese, pecans, and chocolate chips. This post is sponsored by Pete and Gerry’s Eggs.

    Titled image of keto pumpkin earthquake cake, a piece being lifted out of the pan. Two pumpkins sit in the background.

    Every year, they say there will be a pumpkin shortage. Who “they” are is beyond me, but I have heard this almost every year I’ve been writing a food blog. And every year they are wrong.

    Except this year. I decided to make a pumpkin spice version of my famous Keto Earthquake Cake, and I was confident that the so-called pumpkin shortage was yet again not real.

    Alas I found myself haunting the baking aisles of my local grocery stores, with nary a can of pumpkin to be seen. There was plenty of the sugary pumpkin pie filling, but no plain, unsweetened pumpkin puree. I couldn’t believe I’d been so foolish as to not heed the warnings.

    I did have one single can at home, bought a few months earlier, which I guarded jealously, trying to ascertain the best uses for it. So many delicious pumpkin possibilities, so little pumpkin.

    The moral of the story is heed those pumpkin shortage warnings! 

    Top down photo of keto pumpkin earthquake cake in a white baking pan on a white wooden table. Two small pumpkins near the top of the pan.

    Pumpkin Spice Earthquake Cake

    If you aren’t familiar with keto earthquake cake, it’s a wonderfully mixed up, mashed up, swirled up concoction of a cake. It’s easy and fun to make, and the mixed up layers of cake, cream cheese, nuts, and chocolate chips are absolutely delicious.

    When Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs asked me to develop a Thanksgiving recipe with their exceptional eggs, a pumpkin flavored version of this keto cake instantly came to mind. 

    I took my basic almond flour cake recipe and modified it for a pumpkin spice flavor. I added pecans and the cream cheese swirl, and topped the whole thing off with keto friendly chocolate chips. It was gooey and delicious, and definitely a worthy project for some of my scarce pumpkin puree!

    I always recommend using high quality organic eggs like Pete and Gerry’s in your holiday baking. Not only will your recipes be healthier and more delicious, but you will feel good knowing that your eggs come from humanely raised chickens. Being truly free range, with plenty of freedom to roam, scratch, and roost means healthier hens, healthier eggs, and a healthier planet.

    Close up shot of a piece of pumpkin earthquake cake on a white plate with a forkful taken out of it.

    Tips for Keto Pumpkin Earthquake Cake

    This cake is a fun project and perfect for your healthy Thanksgiving celebrations. Here are my best tips for getting it right:

    1. I recommend using a glass or ceramic baking dish for this cake. You will be cutting the pieces right out of the pan and you don’t want to scratch up your non-stick bakeware!
    2. Do be advised that if you have to use metal, the cake will bake more quickly, as metal heats up faster in the oven than glass or ceramic. 
    3. Depending on how thick your pumpkin puree is, you may need to add water to the cake batter. Keto batters should be thicker than their conventional counterparts, but you don’t want it so thick that you can’t spread it in the pan or swirl in the cream cheese. 
    4. Pre-mixed pumpkin pie spice is a great option, but you can always mix up your own if you prefer. Try using 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg. I always like a touch of ground cloves too (about ⅛ teaspoon).
    5. Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the batter and use a knife to swirl. I recommend trying to get some of the cream cheese right to the edges so every piece of the cake is a bit more gooey.
    6. The cake won’t be totally firm when you remove it from the oven and you don’t want it to be. The center should have a bit of jiggle still when the pan is shaken. It will continue to set up as it sits and cools in the pan. 
    7. Store this delicious cake in the fridge! It’s far too moist to sit on the counter.

    So if you were smart and stocked up on pumpkin before the shortage, this is definitely a keto cake worthy of using a little of it up!

    Keto earthquake cake on a white plate over a brown and orange plaid napkin.

    Click here to see my Keto Pumpkin Earthquake Cake on Pete and Gerry’s.

    Nutritional information per serving (serves 20)

    Calories: 237
    Fat: 20.5g
    Carbs: 6.7g
    Fiber: 3.5g
    Protein: 6.1g

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    1. Darlene says

      November 22, 2020 at 8:23 am

      These are wonderful and I’ll put some aside for Thanksgiving to have a variety of desserts. I’m also serving your gingerbread bars. And I made your Morning Glory muffins for the first time yesterday-love those also! (and the fact that it makes so many) Your recipes will keep me going for a long, long, time 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!!

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    2. Kate says

      November 17, 2020 at 1:32 am

      Oh my, I always think I have my top favorite recipe of yours and then you come up with another. I think this will be at the top of my winter list for years to come! Absolutely fabulous!

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      • Tree says

        November 26, 2021 at 12:10 pm

        Right?! Just when you think you have your favorite Carolyn recipe, another one pops up to move to the top! I’m excited that we have some of this cake leftover for the next few days 🙂

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    3. Mila says

      November 16, 2020 at 5:12 pm

      Hello Carolyn, you have so many amazing recipes thank you so much! I’ve noticed you use in the recipes I looked at ( maybe even always) Bobs Red Mill Almond Flour. I cannot find the information if that flour is de-oiled, partly de-oiled or blanched almond meal/flour as that’s the three type of almond flour we have in Europe. Would be thankful if you could tell me which one it is so I can get the right one to make your recipes:)

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      • Carolyn says

        November 16, 2020 at 6:51 pm

        Here in the US, “almond flour” simply refers to blanched, finely ground almonds, not the de-fatted kind. That works very differently because it’s so powdery and won’t really work in my recipes.

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        • Mila says

          November 17, 2020 at 4:07 am

          perfect because that one is even cheaper than the de-fatted one:) I will get it today and will start making your recipes! Thank you so much for your quick response

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    4. Mercedes says

      November 14, 2020 at 2:40 pm

      Is there a substitute for the whey protein powder?
      Thanks!!!

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      • Carolyn says

        November 14, 2020 at 10:49 pm

        Egg white protein powder works well too.

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    5. Sherri says

      November 14, 2020 at 12:45 pm

      I’m not seeing the details for the keto pumpkin earthquake cake recipe?. I can see them for others. Using a mac and have tried 2 different browsers with the same result.

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      • Carolyn says

        November 14, 2020 at 2:19 pm

        Big link to the recipe on Pete and Gerry’s.

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    6. Fern says

      November 13, 2020 at 10:43 pm

      Hi
      I made the pumpkin earthquake cake yesterday
      It is so good
      Such a treat to have desert
      I have list 11 pounds
      My son who needed to lose belly fat in order to have hernia surgery has lost 10 pounds
      So thanks for giving us a sweet treat
      While not blowing our low carb diets

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    7. Denise says

      November 12, 2020 at 7:01 pm

      This is a yummy decadent cake!

      Reply
    8. Amanda says

      November 12, 2020 at 10:22 am

      Amazing recipe! Easy, different and the product is soooooo good. I have to admit that I had two pieces for dessert when it was still slightly warm. Something about the combo of pumpkin, spice, cream cheese and chocolate… Oh boy…

      Reply
    9. Pam Brown says

      November 10, 2020 at 12:19 pm

      Can these be cut into single servings and frozen?

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    10. Janie Wilson-Cook says

      November 09, 2020 at 8:51 pm

      All last year the food banks were giving away cans and cans and cans of pumpkin. Not pumpkin pie mix, just pumpkin. I probably have 20 cans in my basement. I’ll happily share.

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    11. nancy parker says

      November 09, 2020 at 8:15 am

      Hi Carolyn, I made your recipe for the dried cranberries, can they be used in place of the chocolate chips? Thank you

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 09, 2020 at 8:47 am

        Sure, that sounds fun.

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    12. Pamela says

      November 07, 2020 at 10:53 am

      Idiots! Where the ~~????~~~ is the damned recipe? ????

      Reply
    13. Shelie Faulkner says

      November 06, 2020 at 8:48 pm

      Just curious why can’t you buy Pumpkin puree’ in Australia? The canned puree’ is thick.

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    14. Terry says

      November 06, 2020 at 5:37 pm

      My husband and I just made this. It is delightful – just yummy awesomeness! Yet another winner, Carolyn!

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      • Carolyn says

        November 06, 2020 at 7:48 pm

        Glad to hear it!

        Reply
    15. Terri Brine says

      November 06, 2020 at 12:36 pm

      What are your thoughts on freezing some for later? Since I am the only Keto/ low carb person in my family, 20 pieces might take me awhile to consume 🙂

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 06, 2020 at 2:24 pm

        I can’t see why not!

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        • Pam Brown says

          November 10, 2020 at 12:20 pm

          I posted the same question before reading this, so please disregard. Thanks!

          Reply
    16. milton krug says

      November 06, 2020 at 12:22 pm

      Where is the instruction and recipe, pumpkin earthquake cake? I don’t see it in my email.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 06, 2020 at 2:25 pm

        Big link that says “please see my…”

        Reply
    17. Sandi Hillyard says

      November 06, 2020 at 7:51 am

      Carolyn, I have recently discovered your bacon peanut burger. I tried it last night and WOW!I loved it. I can’t wait to try this pumpkin earthquake cake! I have gotten a couple of your cookbooks and would love to get even more. You are fantastic and I appreciate all of your wonderful recipes! Thank you so much.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 06, 2020 at 2:25 pm

        Glad to hear it!

        Reply
    18. Jean H Pettay says

      November 05, 2020 at 7:56 pm

      You have the absolute best recipes!! I have made several of your treats and they are delish!! Everyone should buy your books. I have and I will always check out your new recipes Thank you so much. If your looking for a great Christmas gift for your keto friends you can buy Carolyns book on Amazon.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 05, 2020 at 10:45 pm

        Thank you so much!

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      • Kate says

        November 22, 2020 at 12:48 am

        I just sent one off as a gift to a family member! No one should ever be alone in the journey to healthier lifestyles thinking there no more guilty pleasures. Beauty, its not even guilty!

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        • Carolyn says

          November 22, 2020 at 10:13 pm

          That’s so lovely to hear!

          Reply
    19. Charissa says

      November 05, 2020 at 3:57 pm

      Where is the ingredients list?

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      • Carolyn says

        November 05, 2020 at 10:47 pm

        There is a big link to take you to a full recipe.

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        • Cherie says

          November 15, 2020 at 10:37 am

          I don’t know where to go to ask a question, so I’m putting it out here: for this delicious sounding pumpkin earthquake cake, I’m short about 2/3 cup almond flour. Any substitution I can use? If not, I’ll wait till I get more later today.

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          • Carolyn says

            November 15, 2020 at 1:04 pm

            I think you’re simply going to have to wait until you have more.

            Reply
    20. Lloyd says

      November 05, 2020 at 10:55 am

      Come to Canada. I have around 40 lbs of roasted pumpkin puree in my freezer lol Every year I buy a bunch of the smaller pie pumpkins and clean and roast them. It takes some time but then I have a years supply to bake with.

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      • Lee Barnett says

        November 05, 2020 at 2:36 pm

        Hi Lloyd
        I live in Australia, so definitely can’t buy pumpkin purée..!
        I’ve been roasting pumpkin to use in these yum recipes as well, however have one major concern.
        Do you add water to the pumpkin when you mash it…? How runny is the tinned purée?
        Kind regards
        Lee

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        • Sue C says

          November 13, 2020 at 2:32 pm

          Canned Purée is actually quite thick. You need to actually scoop it to get it out of the can. Hope that helps

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