Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cake, a perfect centerpiece for any celebration or a cozy afternoon treat. This moist and aromatic cake is infused with a blend of warm spices and features a creamy vegan frosting that elevates its rich pumpkin taste. Ideal for gatherings, holidays, or simply as a sweet indulgence, this cake is sure to impress everyone at the table. Enjoy its versatility by customizing toppings or pairing it with your favorite beverages for an enhanced experience.
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 oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Mix dairy-free milk and apple cider vinegar; let sit for 5 minutes to create buttermilk.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger in a bowl.
- Mix wet ingredients (dairy-free milk, apple cider vinegar, sunflower oil, and pumpkin puree) with dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat dairy-free butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add icing sugar and cinnamon until well combined.
- Once cooled, spread frosting on the cake evenly and decorate with orange food gel or cocoa powder as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg