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Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cake with Coconut Frosting

Best Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cake with Coconut Frosting Ever

Enjoy this Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cake with Coconut Frosting, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: vegan
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with whole wheat or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree can replace with applesauce
  • 1 cup coconut milk can swap with almond milk or other plant-based milk
  • 1 cup brown sugar maple syrup or agave nectar can be used as substitutes
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup chilled coconut cream ensure it's chilled for the best texture
  • 1-2 cups powdered sugar adjust to preferred sweetness

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Cake pans
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, coconut milk, and brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Some lumps are okay.
  5. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  6. While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting by whipping the chilled coconut cream with powdered sugar until fluffy.
  7. Once cooled, frost the cakes: place one layer on a plate, add frosting, then top with the second layer and frost the top and sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the batter and allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.

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