Gluten Free Dairy Free Pumpkin Cake

Total time2 hr

Prep time25 min

Cook time35 min

This layered pumpkin cake is warmly spiced with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, giving it that deep, cozy flavor that makes it feel like a fall celebration cake. Coconut oil and real pumpkin puree keep the crumb moist and tender, while eggs give the layers a soft, springy structure that holds up beautifully once stacked. The frosting whips up light and fluffy, sweetened with powdered sugar and a touch of vanilla, and spreads into smooth, billowy layers between and around the cake. A final dusting of cinnamon on top adds a little extra warmth and a nice finishing touch before serving. It's a great pick for a gluten free dessert table, especially if you want something that still feels like a classic layer cake rather than a compromise.

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the cake

2 cups all-purpose flour
King Arthur Baking Company Gluten-Free Measure For Measure Flour Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour Pillsbury Best Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend - 24 Oz Bob's Red Mill Baking Flour, 1 to 1, Gluten Free King Arthur Gluten Free Measure for Measure Flour
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Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves
½ tsp salt
¾ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
¼ cup dairy free milk
2 tsp vanilla extract

For the frosting

8 oz dairy free cream cheese, softened
¼ cup dairy free butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp dairy free milk

For serving

½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until evenly combined.

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