Pumpkin Spice Cake

It is the eve of Thanksgiving, and I’m tired. There’s a house to clean (it’s a disaster right now), laundry to fold, a baby to bathe, and potatoes to boil.

But, I’m tired. Is that allowed? On Thanksgiving, I mean?

In order to keep myself from feeling guilty for not wanting to go “all out” this year, I must pose a question: What makes a happy Thanksgiving?

Is it volunteering in the soup kitchen? Eating a lavish feast with family and close friends? Perusing the newspaper for Black Friday steals?

Or is it just what the name implies–giving thanks to a God who has done great things for us? I tend to believe the latter. But in most cases, we as a human family tend to get caught up in the food, fine china, decorations, and shopping of Thanksgiving.

This year, however, is going to be different for our little family. This year, we’re just thanking God quietly at home, and I like that.

But thanking God quietly doesn’t mean that we’re going hungry this Thanksgiving. Jonathan and I enjoyed a marvelous early Thanksgiving feast with his parents last Sunday. And today, my little sis Emily and I threw together this pumpkin spice cake. We’ve taken the time to bake only this treasured item because every good woman knows that dessert is the most important part of any holiday meal. And with that, I present to you, Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cake. The best vegan pumpkin cake out there. Guaranteed.