Paleo Gluten-Free Spice Cake
This paleo, grain-free spice cake is the perfect healthy sweet treat with a cup of coffee or tea.
Servings 8
Calories 225kcal
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 1/2 cup Paleo baking flour *King Arthur brand recommended
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup real maple syrup
- 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- *optional: 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- For the Glaze:
- 1 tbsp real maple syrup
- 1 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice. In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, oil, maple syrup, pumpkin puree, and vanilla.
- Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the large bowl containing the dry ingredients. Constantly whisk while pouring. Stir in nuts, if adding.
- Once the batter is blended well, pour into a greased 8x8 baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean and middle is set.
- Remove pan from oven and pour glaze over cake while cake is still hot.
Notes
*After serving, store this Paleo grain-free spice cake in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 2606IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg