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Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cake

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cake, a perfect treat for any autumn gathering or festive occasion. This moist and flavorful cake combines the warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with rich pumpkin puree, offering a deliciously spiced dessert that everyone will enjoy. Topped with a creamy dairy-free frosting, it’s a truly irresistible delight that appeals to both vegan and non-vegan palates alike. Celebrate the season with this easy-to-make cake that promises to impress your guests while fitting seamlessly into various dietary preferences.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x

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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the dairy-free milk and apple cider vinegar; let it sit for five minutes. Stir in sunflower oil and pumpkin puree.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: self-raising flour, caster sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and spices.
  4. Combine the wet and dry mixtures carefully until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool for ten minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  7. For frosting, beat dairy-free butter and cream cheese until fluffy, then gradually add icing sugar and cinnamon.
  8. Once cooled, frost the cake as desired and serve.
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg