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Better Than Fall Pumpkin Cake – The Ultimate Autumn Dessert


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
• ⅓ cup pure maple syrup or honey
• ¼ cup melted coconut oil or olive oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups almond flour
• ½ cup oat flour (gluten-free if needed)
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ginger
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (optional, for a surprise bite!)

Creamy Maple Glaze (optional but recommended):
• ¼ cup powdered erythritol or confectioners’ sugar
• 1–2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1–2 tsp almond milk (as needed for drizzle consistency)


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, maple syrup, melted oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Add almond flour, oat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Stir until just combined.
  4. Fold in nuts and chocolate chips if using.
  5. Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake 28–32 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool completely before glazing.

Make the glaze:
8. Whisk all glaze ingredients until smooth. Add more milk for a thinner drizzle or more powder for thickness.
9. Drizzle over cooled cake and let set for 5–10 minutes.

💡 This cake stays moist for days—perfect for meal prep or sharing at fall gatherings!

Why it’s “Better Than Fall”: Packed with real pumpkin, lightly sweetened, grain-free, and layered with cozy flavor in every bite!

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 15 mins , Cook Time : 30 mins , Total Time : 45 mins , Servings : 9 squares , Calories : 160 , Net Carbs: 12g , Fats: 11g , Protein: 5g