INGREDIENTS
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2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or 1 cup regular whole wheat flour plus 1 cup all-purpose flour). For Gluten Free version, substitute gluten free whole grain oat flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 large eggs, whisked
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1 (15 oz) can pureed pumpkin
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup maple syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1/2 cup buttermilk (or make a buttermilk substitute: add 1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar to 1/2 cup milk, let sit for 10 minutes)
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MAPLE SPICE FROSTING:
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2 cups powdered sugar (reduce by 1/2 cup for a thinner glaze)
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1/2 cup maple syrup
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (or maple extract for stronger maple flavor)
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1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
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pecans, finely chopped (optional)
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POWDERED SUGAR & SPICE COATING:
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
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SUGAR & SPICE COATING:
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
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1/3 cup butter, melted