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Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake

Moist Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake with Sweet Maple Glaze

This Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake is a light yet flavorful dessert, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free blend
  • 1 tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice or favorite spices
  • 2 tsps Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 tsp Fine Sea Salt adjust if using regular salt
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda do not omit
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar light brown sugar can substitute
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil can substitute with canola oil
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree must be pure, not pie filling
  • 3 large Eggs or flaxseed meal for vegan
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla
For the Maple Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter can use coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup honey can be an alternative
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar coconut sugar as a substitute
  • 1/4 tsp Coarse Kosher Salt adjust quantity if using other salt

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, fine sea salt, and baking soda.
  3. Cream dark brown sugar and extra virgin olive oil until smooth.
  4. Mix in pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla until creamy.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cake in the pan for 30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Melt the butter and whisk it with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and salt until smooth for the glaze.
  9. Once cooled, drizzle the maple glaze over the cake generously.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 160IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for even mixing and avoid overmixing for the best texture.

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