Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×9–inch square baking dish with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, add pumpkin puree, light brown sugar, coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk together.

Step 3

Add flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until evenly incorporated; do not over-mix.

Step 4

Pour the batter into the baking dish. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out nearly clean.

Step 5

Remove pumpkin cake from the oven and set aside to cool.

Step 6

Once the cake has cooled completely, create the vegan cream cheese frosting and frost the cake. Slice into 16 squares. Enjoy!