Name: Healthy Pumpkin Cake Slice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cup Whole wheat flour (Provides fiber); 1 tsp Baking soda (For leavening); 0.5 tsp Baking powder (For extra lift); 1 tsp Cinnamon (Adds flavor); 0.5 tsp Nutmeg (Adds warmth); 0.25 tsp Salt (Enhances flavor); 1 cup Pumpkin puree (Provides moisture and flavor); 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce (Replaces some oil/butter); 0.25 cup Maple syrup (Natural sweetener); 2 Large eggs (Provides structure); 1 tsp Vanilla extract (Adds flavor); 0.25 cup Chopped walnuts (Adds crunch)

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Healthy Pumpkin Cake Slice

A delicious and guilt-free pumpkin cake slice, perfect for a healthy treat.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Course Dessert

Servings 8 slices

Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

1 Mixing Bowls Various sizes
1 Baking Pan 8x8 inch square pan
1 Whisk
1 Spatula

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

1.5 cup Whole wheat flour Provides fiber
1 tsp Baking soda For leavening
0.5 tsp Baking powder For extra lift
1 tsp Cinnamon Adds flavor
0.5 tsp Nutmeg Adds warmth
0.25 tsp Salt Enhances flavor

Wet Ingredients

1 cup Pumpkin puree Provides moisture and flavor
0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce Replaces some oil/butter
0.25 cup Maple syrup Natural sweetener
2 Large eggs Provides structure
1 tsp Vanilla extract Adds flavor

Optional

0.25 cup Chopped walnuts Adds crunch

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
1.5 cup Whole wheat flour, 1 tsp Baking soda, 0.5 tsp Baking powder, 1 tsp Cinnamon, 0.5 tsp Nutmeg, 0.25 tsp Salt
In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, applesauce, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract.
1 cup Pumpkin puree, 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce, 0.25 cup Maple syrup, 2 Large eggs
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
1 tsp Vanilla extract
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cut into slices and enjoy!

Notes

For a richer flavor, add 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil. Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.