Embrace the essence of autumn with this delightful Pumpkin Cake, topped with a rich and creamy chocolate frosting. This cake combines the earthy flavors of pumpkin with the decadent taste of chocolate, creating a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Why You’ll Love This:
This cake is a celebration of seasonal flavors, featuring a moist and fluffy pumpkin base with a lusciously smooth chocolate frosting. It’s an ideal treat for those who love the combination of pumpkin and chocolate in a healthier, yet indulgent form.
Perfect Occasion:
Perfect for a fall celebration, a cozy family gathering, or as a special treat during the pumpkin season. Its warm flavors and inviting appearance make it a hit at any event.
Pumpkin Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Cake Ingredients:
4 eggs
100 g homemade pumpkin puree
6 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
1 cup ground almond meal
2/3 cup oat flour
1 teaspoon homemade pumpkin spice mix
2 teaspoons natural leavening agent
Frosting Ingredients:
1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener or maple syrup
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
1 tablespoon plant-based milk
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 170°C (338°F).
In one bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin puree, monk fruit sweetener, oil, and vanilla extract.
In another bowl, combine ground almond meal, oat flour, pumpkin spice mix, and leavening agent.
Mix the wet and dry ingredients together and pour into one or two greased cake pans.
Bake for 25-30 minutes.
For the Frosting:
Blend soaked cashews, cocoa powder, monk fruit sweetener (or maple syrup), coconut oil, vanilla extract, salt, and plant-based milk until smooth.
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
Enjoy this heartwarming Pumpkin Cake with Chocolate Frosting, a perfect blend of autumnal flavors and textures!
