Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cake. Moist, fluffy, and brimming with warm spices, this delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion, from Thanksgiving celebrations to a comforting afternoon treat. Made with wholesome ingredients, it’s not only vegan-friendly but also a showstopper when topped with creamy vegan cream cheese frosting and an optional drizzle of caramel. Whether served warm or at room temperature, every bite promises to be a comforting experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 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 your oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare your baking pans by greasing and lining them with parchment paper.
- Create a vegan buttermilk by mixing the dairy-free milk and apple cider vinegar; let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together self-raising flour, caster sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and spices until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine sunflower oil and pumpkin puree; then add the buttermilk mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together dairy-free butter and cream cheese until fluffy; gradually add icing sugar and cinnamon until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost the cooled cake as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your spice level by adjusting the amount of cinnamon or adding other spices like allspice or cardamom for extra warmth. For variations, consider incorporating nuts or chocolate chips into the batter for added texture.