Name: Healthy Pumpkin Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 ⅓ cup (160g) all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 3 medium eggs; ¼ cup (60 ml) canola oil; ⅔ cup (80g) unsweetened applesauce; ⅓ cup (70g) granulated sugar; ¼ cup (40g) coconut sugar*; 1 ¼ cup (225g) pumpkin puree, 100% pumpkin puree

Healthy Pumpkin Cake

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Author: Delphine Fortin
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 9 servings 1x
Category: Cakes

This easy, no-fuss healthy pumpkin cake is about to become your favorite pumpkin fall treat. Perfectly moist, tender, and lightly sweetened, it is loaded with warm and comforting pumpkin flavors.

Ingredients

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1 ⅓ cup (160g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 medium eggs
¼ cup (60 ml) canola oil
⅔ cup (80g) unsweetened applesauce
⅓ cup (70g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (40g) coconut sugar*
1 ¼ cup (225g) pumpkin puree, 100% pumpkin puree

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) baking dish** with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, pumpkin, oil and applesauce. Gradually pour the dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the oven comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.

Notes

* Or replace with dark brown or light brown sugar, for a more classic version.

** You can also use a 9-inch (23 cm) spring form.