Step 1

First, preheat oven to 350ºF and spray an 8×8-inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

Next, place all dry ingredients into a large bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.

Step 3

Combine all wet ingredients (except for the coconut oil) in a separate mixing bowl. Whisk wet ingredients together until combined and then slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.

Step 4

Finally, fold in melted coconut oil.  Mix until combined but be careful to not over mix.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the pan and tap it a few times on the countertop to even it out and remove any bubbles. Then, place the pumpkin cake in the oven and bake at 350ºF for 37-40 minutes.

Step 6

While the cake is baking, place all of the ingredients for the cream cheese frosting into a bowl and use an electric mixer to whip all the ingredients together until the frosting is smooth.

Step 7

Remove the pumpkin cake from the oven and let it cool completely before frosting the cake.

Step 8

Sprinkle the cake with your favorite chopped nut and enjoy!