Pumpkin Cake
This pumpkin cake is a delicious, healthy recipe that makes a festive fall dessert.
Servings 16
Calories 188kcal
Cost $.45 per serving
Equipment
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Cake
- 1 3/4 cups gluten-free flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 2/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
Ingredients for the Icing
- 1/4 cup palm oil shortening or softened butter
- 2 tbs softened solid coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbs milk (dairy or non-dairy)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, applesauce, and pumpkin puree.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until well-combined.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- To make the icing, combine all ingredients in a stand mixer and mix until well-combined and smooth.
- When the cake has completely cooled, spread the icing in a thin layer on the cake. If you want a thick layer of frosting, double the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 4960IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
