1cupKing Arthur measure for measure all-purpose gluten-free floursifted. You can also use cake flour if gluten is not a concern.
⅓cupcocoa powder
1 ½teaspoonscinnamon
½teaspoonpumpkin pie spice
1teaspoonbaking powder
½teaspoonbaking soda
¼teaspoonsalt
¼cupbuttermelted
¾cupcoconut sugar*see notes for sweetener swaps
¼cuppure maple syruproom temperature
2eggsroom temperature
¼cupKefirplain unsweetened
15ozcan pumpkin purée
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Powdered sugarfor dusting (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an (8-inch) square baking pan with butter or cooking oil spray and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, coconut sugar, maple syrup, kefir, eggs, pumpkin and vanilla.
Whisk flour mixture into pumpkin mixture until well combined then transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 40-50 minutes or until the cakes pulls away from the sides of the pan and a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
Set aside to let cool then cut into squares and dust with powdered sugar, or top with whipped cream or frosting.
Notes
*You can swap the coconut sugar maple syrup blend with 1 cup of regular sugar or brown sugar, if desired.