Here's an ode to sweet October with its soft crunch of leaves, cool mornings and warm, dry afternoons. This is the season that yields one of the Earth's greatest gift to vegans -- pumpkin, a magnificent egg replacer in baked goods that enables light, moist creations.

These cakes aren't too sweet and are perfect company for a nostalgic day spent surrounded by books with hot cinnamon tea in your cup. So roll up your sleeves and pull out the flour. It's baking time!