Bizcocho vegano de calabaza y especias

Ingredientes

• 2 1/4 cups spelt flour (wheat flour, or all-purpose flour)
• 1 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground cardamom (optional)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
• 3/4 cup full-fat or lite coconut milk
• 1/2 cup aquafaba (liquid from 1 can of chickpeas)
• 1/4 cup coconut butter or dairy-free butter alternative (melted or softened)
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup dairy-free butter alternative
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (to taste (optional))
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Chopped pecans (for garnish (optional))

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Pumpkin Spice Cake ---

2. 2

   Preheat your oven to 350ºF and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

3. 3

   In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, allspice, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cloves, and salt.

4. 4

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, coconut milk, aquafaba, softened coconut butter, vinegar, and vanilla.

5. 5

   Add the dry ingredients to the wet, and stir until just combined; do not over-mix.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish and even it out.

7. 7

   Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean.

8. 8

   Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Lift the cake out using the parchment paper, and let it cool completely on the wire rack.

9. 9

   --- Dairy-Free Buttercream ---

10. 10

    Add the butter alternative and powdered sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat until creamy and smooth.

11. 11

    Mix in the vanilla, lemon juice, cinnamon (if using), and salt.

12. 12

    Once the cake is completely cool, frost it. Optionally garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and/or chopped pecans.