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Healthy Pumpkin Cake with Applesauce

Irresistibly Healthy Pumpkin Cake with Applesauce Delight

Enjoy the flavors of fall with this Healthy Pumpkin Cake with Applesauce, a delicious and wholesome autumn treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Easy Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Whole-Wheat Pastry Flour Can substitute with half all-purpose flour.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Coconut Palm Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Use 100% pure puree.
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk Substitute with any plant-based or regular milk if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Applesauce Acts as a natural sweetener.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Can substitute with walnuts or omit for a nut-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Sugar
For the Pudding Layer
  • 2 cups Boiling Water Do not stir after adding!

Equipment

  • 8-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare an 8-inch baking dish with a quick spray of cooking oil.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl: combine whole-wheat pastry flour, baking powder, salt, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well blended.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl: whisk together pumpkin puree, almond milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Pour this into the dry ingredients, stirring gently to form a thick batter.
  4. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing out the top with a spatula.
  5. Sprinkle chopped pecans and coconut sugar over the top. Carefully pour boiling water over the batter without stirring.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out slightly gooey. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with a dollop of coconut whipped cream for added richness. Store leftovers wrapped for up to 5 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.

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