Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cake, a delightful dessert that perfectly embodies the cozy flavors of the season. Moist layers infused with aromatic spices are complemented by a creamy vegan vanilla bean frosting, making it not only a treat for your taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Ideal for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering, this cake features charming pumpkin decorations that add to its festive appeal. Easy to make and completely plant-based, it’s a sweet indulgence everyone can enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup plant-based milk
- 1 cup vegan butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (optional, for flavor in frosting)
- Brown food coloring
- Orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by greasing them and lining with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, applesauce, canola oil, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, and plant-based milk.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 28-32 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool layers before frosting with whipped vegan vanilla bean frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg