Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cake, a must-have dessert for the fall season and beyond. This moist, spiced cake combines pumpkin puree with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, all topped off with a creamy vegan cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any cozy gathering or holiday celebration, this cake is not only delicious but also caters to various dietary needs. Its rich flavor and fluffy texture make it an irresistible treat that will impress both vegans and non-vegans alike. Easy to make and highly customizable with your favorite toppings, this cake is sure to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
- 480ml dairy-free milk
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 420g self-raising flour
- 350g caster sugar
- 1 & 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 100g pumpkin puree
- 400g dairy-free block butter
- 80g dairy-free cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large bowl, combine dairy-free milk and apple cider vinegar; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add sunflower oil, pumpkin puree, and caster sugar; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and spices.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased baking pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat together dairy-free butter and cream cheese; gradually add icing sugar and ground cinnamon until smooth.
- Frost cooled cake generously and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (111g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Measure ingredients accurately for best results. Using fresh spices enhances flavor significantly. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.