Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cake
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cake, a delightful dessert that combines moist pumpkin goodness with warm spices. Perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings or any festive occasion, this cake is beautifully topped with creamy vegan frosting, making it an irresistible treat for vegans and non-vegans alike. Enjoy the rich taste of pumpkin and spices without any guilt, as this recipe is entirely dairy-free and offers a healthy dessert option. With its fluffy texture and aromatic flavor profile, this cake will impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 480ml dairy-free milk
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 420g self-raising flour
- 350g caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 1 & 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 120ml sunflower oil
- 100g pumpkin puree
- 400g dairy-free block butter
- 80g dairy-free cream cheese
- 360g icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- orange food gel
- cocoa powder
- vegan caramel sauce – optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine dairy-free milk and apple cider vinegar; let sit for five minutes. Add pumpkin puree and sunflower oil.
- In another bowl, mix self-raising flour, caster sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and spices.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture using an electric mixer until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare frosting by mixing dairy-free butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add icing sugar and cinnamon.
- Frost cooled cake generously and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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