Vegan Pumpkin Cake Recipe

Indulge in this moist and delicious vegan pumpkin cake, perfect for an afternoon snack or tea-time treat! Made with simple ingredients and bursting with autumnal spices, this recipe is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy a slice of cozy comfort, guilt-free!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 218.4 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Vegan Pumpkin Cake

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How to Make Vegan Pumpkin Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  2. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to help lift the cake out later.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, ½ cup vegetable oil, ½ cup maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with two additions of 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

79g

Fat

4g

Carbs

12g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Vegan Pumpkin Cake?

Vegan Pumpkin Cake takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Vegan Pumpkin Cake?

Vegan Pumpkin Cake has approximately 218.4 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Vegan Pumpkin Cake?

The key ingredients for Vegan Pumpkin Cake are Brown Sugar, Vegetable Oil, Maple Syrup, Vanilla Extract, Flour, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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