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Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake

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This vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake blends rich pumpkin, bold espresso, and warm spices into a moist masterpiece topped with creamy frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 340 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup organic cane sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ cup neutral oil like canola
  • ⅓ cup brewed espresso cooled
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

For the Frosting:

  • ½ cup vegan butter softened
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp brewed espresso cooled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: Sprinkle of cinnamon or espresso powder on top

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease the cake pans like your life depends on it.
  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, pumpkin spice, baking powder, soda, and salt. Don’t skip sifting if you’re feeling professional.
  • In another bowl, combine pumpkin, sugars, milk, oil, espresso, vinegar, and vanilla. Stir like you mean it.
  • Mix dry into wet gradually. Stir until smooth, but don’t overdo it—cake batter isn’t a workout.
  • Divide the batter between the pans evenly because uneven layers are personal betrayal.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick poked in the middle comes out clean—not with attitude.
  • Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then flip onto racks and let them chill completely.
  • For the frosting, beat vegan butter until fluffy like your fall throw blanket.
  • Add powdered sugar slowly, then espresso, vanilla, and salt. Whip until creamy and irresistible.
  • Frost cake once fully cool, stack layers, and decorate like it’s your edible Pinterest board.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 340
  • Total Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 49g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving):

  • Iron: 12%
  • Calcium: 9%
  • Vitamin A: 35%
  • Magnesium: 8%
  • Potassium: 10%

Notes & Tips:

  • Use fresh-brewed espresso for maximum “I pay attention to detail” flavor.
  • Want it extra moist? Add 2 tbsp maple syrup to the batter. Trust.
  • Top with candied pecans if you’re feeling fancy—or trying to impress someone who ghosted you last October.
  • Store in the fridge up to 5 days, if you’re capable of resisting that long.