This clean-ingredient, Paleo-approved, delicious Maple Glazed Pumpkin Bundt Cake will leave your guests wanting more! You’re going to love this grain-free seasonal cake.
Grain Free Bundt Cake
The key to a successful bundt cake is to generously grease and then lightly oil the bundt pan. This ensures easy release of the cake when inverted, maintaining its beautiful shape and allowing for an even glaze distribution.
Paleo Maple Glaze
The secret to the perfect glaze texture is using a powdered dry sweetener, resulting in a thick, glossy finish that sets well without soaking into the cake. For a Paleo version, powdered maple sugar is highly recommended. Powdered coconut sugar is an alternative, though it will change the flavor to a darker, less maple-y profile. For those not following a Paleo diet, simple powdered sugar works well, though it offers less of a maple taste.
Paleo Bundt Cake Batter
Expect the batter to be thicker than usual, but the result is a flavorful cake with a firm crumb that holds its shape well under the glaze.
Other Favorite Paleo Desserts
When you’ve eaten all of your yummy Maple Glazed Pumpkin Bundt Cake, try these delicious clean ingredient desserts:
Avoiding grains and still enjoying desserts doesn’t have to be a challenge – we’ve got you covered with our yummy Paleo Desserts.
Directions on Making a Bundt Cake
These directions are also found in the recipe card below.
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Thoroughly grease a 10″ bundt pan with shortening, then dust with cassava flour to coat. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, cream the shortening, maple sugar, eggs, and vanilla together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Mix in the pumpkin puree and milk until smooth.
Incorporate all dry ingredients until fully blended. The cake batter will be quite thick.
Carefully spoon the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake springs back when lightly touched.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack. Once the cake is removed from the pan, let it cool completely before applying the glaze.
Maple Glazed Pumpkin Bundt Cake {paleo}
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 1/4 cup Palm Shortening (plus extra for pan)
- 1 1/2 cup Maple or Coconut Sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 (15 oz) can Pumpkin Puree
- 1/4 cup Dairy-Free Milk
- 2 1/2 cups (300g) Cassava Flour, sifted (plus extra for pan)
- 2 Tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Salt
Glaze
- 1 cup Maple Sugar (see notes, important)
- 3 Tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Up to 3 tsp Dairy-Free Milk
Instructions
Cake
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Generously grease a 10" bundt pan with shortening and lightly flour with extra cassava flour. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, maple sugar, eggs, and vanilla until lightened and fluffy.
- Add in the pumpkin puree and milk, beating to combine until smooth.
- Add in all dry ingredients and combine until well blended. The cake batter will be very thick.
- Gently spoon the cake batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake springs back when lightly pressed.
- Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes before inverting. Remove the cake pan and let cool completely before glazing.
Glaze
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze.
- Combine all ingredients except milk. Whisk to combine. It will be thick and not fully combined until milk is added.
- Add the milk 1 tsp at a time, whisking until smooth, until the consistency is thick but pourable. For me, this is the full 3 teaspoons.
- Once smooth, drizzle over the cooled cake, allowing it to coat the entire top and drip down the sides.
Notes
Maple Sugar is the preferred sweetener for the glaze. Coconut Sugar lends a much darker flavor, but can be used, if desired. The Glaze can also be used with organic powdered sugar as well, which would yield a sweeter, less maple flavor.