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Home Recipes Course Desserts Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bundt Cake
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Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bundt Cake

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Posted:11/20/17
Updated:9/17/21
pumpkin bundt cake on white serving platter

A healthier Pumpkin Bundt Cake made with whole grain flour, greek yogurt, applesauce and of course PUMPKIN. Topped with maple glaze and salted caramel sauce.

glazed pumpkin bundt cake on white cake stand

So this past weekend I was in Ontario meeting up with my Canadian bestie for a bridesmaids dress appointment. My second time across the border in three weeks. I couldn’t even tell you how many times I’ve been to Canada in my life (A LOT) but the anxiety of the border crossing STILL gets me. They ask these questions one after another that make you feel like you’ve done something wrong. And then you get all nervous and think, “Well shoot, maybe I did do something wrong!”

And most of them have these straight, not very welcoming faces. It doesn’t matter if you smile when you answer their questions or not. They’re pretty much all the same straight-faced monotone border patrol officers. I suppose they’re just doing their jobs but it would just be more comforting to anxiety-prone individuals like myself if they could at least SMILE.

Okay anyways let’s talk about PUMPKIN BUNDT CAKES because that makes me happy.

The Best Pumpkin Bundt Cake

There is something just so pretty about bundt cakes. I feel like I could make bundt cakes over and over again and not get sick of them. I have yet to tackle a beautifully styled double or triple layer cake – frankly because the task seems daunting. I am sure it’s not as bad as it looks. Erin does a wonderful job of making them look effortlessly beautiful.

For now I’ll stick with bundt cakes because half of the decorating work is done with the pan. Plus you barely need to frost them. I mean, we still need a drizzle or powdered sugar dusting of some sort. OBViously. 

Anyways this pumpkin bundt cake is ridiculously good. And a lightened up version compared to most bundt cakes out there.

what you need

  • pumpkin
  • applesauce
  • coconut sugar (or brown)
  • maple syrup (or honey)
  • Greek yogurt
  • eggs
  • coconut oil or butter
  • whole grain flour (1:1 gluten-free will work!)
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • cinnamon and pumpkin spice – you can use store bought or make it using this simple recipe that uses just 4 ingredients!

How to Make a Healthier Pumpkin Bundt Cake

The dry ingredients get mixed together separately, then the wet in another bowl. Slowly combine until mixed and then pour into a greased bundt pan. I always grease the bundt cake pretty well to make sure the cake comes out in one piece. 

After the cake is done – should take about 35-45 minutes – you let it cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before flipping onto a cooling rack.

When it’s time for the glaze, I suggest putting a plate under the cooling rack to catch the extra drips. And then you can go over the cake a second time if you’d like.

OH. I also added a salted caramel sauce here because why the heck not?

Healthier Pumpkin Bundt Cake made with Greek yogurt and whole grain flour. Salted caramel glaze for the win!

I shared this cake with my FLEXcrew and I think they enjoyed it very much. (The container was empty when I returned a few days later.)

This cake would be perfect for any holiday gathering, or just because you love baking with pumpkin.

I might even make this for a Christmas gathering…

Pumpkin Bundt Cake with maple glaze and salted caramel. An absolute must! This cake is even made healthier with whole grain flour and greek yogurt.
Healthier Whole Grain Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bundt Cake. DELICIOUS! Moist and so good.

Let me know if you make this recipe by leaving a comment and rating below! It helps others learn more about the recipe too. Xx Ashley

glazed pumpkin bundt cake on white cake stand

★★★★★

5 from 1 reviews

How to Make…

Whole Grain Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bundt Cake

A healthier Pumpkin Bundt Cake made with whole grain flour, greek yogurt, applesauce and of course PUMPKIN. Topped with maple glaze and salted caramel sauce. This definitely needs to be on your baking list. 

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 slices 1x
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Ingredients

dry ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (1:1 gluten-free flour may be subbed)
  • 1/2 Tbsp pumpkin spice
  • 1 TBS ground cinamon
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

wet ingredients:

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar (or brown)
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup, room temp. (or honey)
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (I used plain whole milk but vanilla or 0% work), room temp.
  • 2 large eggs, room temp.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil or butter, melted & cooled

Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 TBS maple syrup (or 1 tsp extract)
  • 2 TBS milk or water
  • 2 TBS caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F, thoroughly grease a 10-15″ bundt pan with butter (or coconut oil). Set aside.
  2. In medium bowl combine dry ingredients (flour through spices). Set aside.
  3. In large bowl whisk together pumpkin, sugar, applesauce and maple syrup. Whisk in Greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla and melted/cooled oil or butter. 
  4. Add in your flour mixture and gently combine using spatula or mix on low speed with electric mixer. Batter will be thick.
  5. Pour batter in greased bundt pan and bake for 35-45 minutes. Check cake with inserted toothpick. Cake should come out with little to no crumbs. Allow cake to cool in pan for 30 minutes before removing. 
  6. Make glaze: stir together powdered sugar + maple syrup + water in medium bowl. Whisk w/ fork until smooth.
  7. Once cooled, *gently* bang pan on counter to loosen cake. Flip onto cooling rack. Place plate under cooling rack to catch glaze. Use spoon to glaze cake, moving in zigzag pattern. You may have reserve glaze that catches on the plate. I used this to go over the cake a second time. Then drizzle with salted caramel sauce if desired.
  8. Once glaze has set, about 15 minutes, slice and serve. ENJOY!

Nutrition Information:

  • Serving Size: 1/10th
  • Calories: 336
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 405
  • Fat: 13
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 51g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg
Category: dessert Method: bake Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin cake, whole grain cakes
Author: Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen

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"Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy."

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  1. candace says

    11/20/2017 at 11:40 am

    Am I going crazy or is flour not listed in ingredients?

    Reply
    • candace says

      11/20/2017 at 11:40 am

      Yup I am, sorry somehow missed the entire dry section!

      Reply
      • Ashley says

        11/20/2017 at 11:56 am

        You probably weren’t crazy! Lol. I somehow forgot to save them in my recipe page but it is updated now 🙂 Thank you for pointing it out!

        Reply
  2. Charlotte says

    11/20/2017 at 7:54 pm

    I’d never made a bunt cake until recently when I got a cake mold as a wedding gift and I’m obsessed. So much fun to decorate with a nice drizzle that looks so much fancier than it really is

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      11/20/2017 at 9:27 pm

      Yes! I believe ours was a wedding gift – they’re just the prettiest!

      Reply
  3. Liv says

    11/21/2017 at 2:23 pm

    That part with the traveling and border ,,crazyness” just made me laugh ? We all know those crazy passing borders right. Oh, and that Cake looks amazing and delicious! Have to make that tomorrow..or some day, I promise ??

    Reply
  4. Les @ The Balanced Berry says

    11/22/2017 at 1:06 am

    Seriously, could this cake be any more beautiful? There’s just something about bundt cakes that give me all the heart eyes.

    And YES to border patrol feeling so intense. I’ve only crossed the border a few times into BC, but every time it’s like instant anxiety.

    Reply
  5. Georgette says

    9/25/2018 at 8:10 pm

    Can I submit whole wheat flour?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      9/26/2018 at 12:54 pm

      Whole Wheat Flour will likely work, it will just be a little bit more dense in texture. You may get away with doing a few tablespoons less as well. Or if you’re alright with doing half whole wheat, half all-purpose that would be your best bet.

      Reply
  6. Rebecca says

    9/25/2018 at 11:32 pm

    Looks yummy. Any way to make this eggless?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      9/26/2018 at 12:56 pm

      You can *probably* sub with 2 flaxseed meal “eggs” – 2 TBSP flaxseed meal + 6 TBSP water – let sit for 5 minutes until it gels up. I typically find this is a good replacement option in recipes like this! Would love to hear if you try 🙂

      Reply
  7. Linda says

    12/13/2018 at 2:06 pm

    Curious if you think it would work to sub out the applesauce for additional pumpkin?

    Thanks.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      12/14/2018 at 7:51 am

      Hi Linda – you could I just think because the applesauce is lighter in texture, it keeps the texture of the cake a little lighter as well.

      Reply
  8. Linda says

    12/13/2018 at 5:22 pm

    Hi – I also noticed that there is no baking powder in this recipe? Wanted to make sure that was not a misprint. I noticed your other bundt cakes had both. I’m in the middle of making it so I guess I’ll see how it turns out as written.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      12/14/2018 at 7:54 am

      That is correct – Would love to hear how it goes!

      Reply
  9. Allison says

    11/21/2020 at 9:46 am

    We’ve made this a couple of times now and it is amazing! Most recently, I made a chocolate ganache frosting in place of the glaze, since chocolate and pumpkin go so well together! Thank you so much for this great recipe. 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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